How does a plate and screws help a broken bone heal?
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Putting a broken bone back
Putting a broken bone back in place and holding it with plates and screws is one of the most common types of surgery we do as orthopedic surgeons. Why do we use plates and screws, though? In this Ask Dr. Geier column, I discuss that question from a reader concerned about what the hardware does to the bone.
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Jorge asks:
I don’t understand how drilling your bone to put a plate and screws helps a fracture heal. Are you not messing it up more by doing this?
When we perform open reduction and internal fixation (the formal term for the surgery) of a fracture, we are essentially opening the skin to get down to the bone, putting it back in the proper position, and using hardware to keep it in that position. Yes, doing so requires drilling holes in the bone that the screws fill up. But we do that because often just putting the bone back in place won’t hold it in good position until your body heals the fracture.
In this video, I explain why orthopedic surgeons use metal plates and screws instead of other options as well as how a fracture actually heals in the first place. You will better understand why some fractures need surgery and if and when plates and screws are removed.
Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, on my show, or in the comments at the end of these posts. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please consult your physician or health care provider for your specific medical concerns.
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I want to help you! Please take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury! Click here!
http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ask-dr-ge...
Click the link above for more information about a fracture and surgery to fix it and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
Get The Serious Injury Checklist FREE!
How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
http://www.sportsmedicinesimplified.com
Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
The content of this YouTube Channel, drdavidgeier (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Geier is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on the Channel. Dr. David Geier Enterprises, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Jorge asks:
I don’t understand how drilling your bone to put a plate and screws helps a fracture heal. Are you not messing it up more by doing this?
When we perform open reduction and internal fixation (the formal term for the surgery) of a fracture, we are essentially opening the skin to get down to the bone, putting it back in the proper position, and using hardware to keep it in that position. Yes, doing so requires drilling holes in the bone that the screws fill up. But we do that because often just putting the bone back in place won’t hold it in good position until your body heals the fracture.
In this video, I explain why orthopedic surgeons use metal plates and screws instead of other options as well as how a fracture actually heals in the first place. You will better understand why some fractures need surgery and if and when plates and screws are removed.
Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, on my show, or in the comments at the end of these posts. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please consult your physician or health care provider for your specific medical concerns.
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