Avulsion fracture: How is it treated? Products and services

Treatment of an avulsion fracture typically includes resting and icing the affected area, followed by controlled exercises that help restore range of motion, improve muscle strength and promote bone healing. Most avulsion fractures heal very well without surgical intervention.

An avulsion fracture occurs when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone.

The hip, elbow and ankle are the most common locations for avulsion fractures in the young athlete. You may need to spend a few weeks on crutches if you have an avulsion fracture around your hip. An avulsion fracture to your foot or ankle may require a cast or walking boot.

In rare cases, if the bone fragment and main bone are too far apart to fuse naturally, surgery may be necessary to reunite them. In children, avulsion fractures that involve the growth plates also might require surgery.

Types of avulsions

A common type of avulsion is a skin avulsion from a car accident, which may result in a “torn” flap of skin. Another example of avulsion is a finger that’s been partially severed with a kitchen knife. Other types include:Brachial plexus (nerves running from neck to armpit)

     * Ear
     * Eyelid
     * Nail
     * Periosteal (fibrous substance surrounding bones)
     *Tooth

There are also surgical avulsions to relieve certain conditions, such as a small incision avulsion to remove varicose veins or a nail avulsion to prevent an ingrown toenail from growing back.
Avulsions require special care

You may need immediate medical attention for an avulsion, depending on the severity of the wound. Treatment may include antibiotic ointment for the affected area, as well as medication and possibly a tetanus shot if you haven’t had one in awhile. Avulsions do not require stitches because the skin is missing and there’s nothing to stitch together. The healing process may be lengthy, and there is likely to be scarring.

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