Author/Editor		Havliček, Tomo
Title		Sledenje konzervativno zdravljenih zlomov (kdaj, kaj, zakaj)
Translated title		Outpatient follow up of conservatively treated fractures (when, what, why)
Type		članek
Source		In: Repše S, Tonin M, Tomažič A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj 41. podiplomskega tečaja kirurgije; 2006 feb 10-11; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Kirurška klinika, Klinični center,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 120-7
Language		slo
Abstract		Outpatient treatment of mainly stable and most common fractures of upper and lower extremity and spine are described in this article. Indications for conservative treatment are not described. Outpatient medical examinations are meant for checking the condition and functionality of the immobilisation, assessment of neuro-circulatory status of the limb and radiographic inspection of fracture/bone fragments. It is necessary to prevent all possible complications, or recognise them timely and treat them properly. Frequency of medical examinations is dictated by fracture pattern, soft tissue involvement, patients cooperation and general health condition. After the initial fracture treatment next medical examinations are followed at few days or 1 week, 2, 4, 6 to 12 weeks. Immobilisation is usually removed after 6 to 8 weeks after injury in adults and 3 to 4 weeks after injury in children. This timeline of treatment and medical examinations is only a guideline and should be adapted for every patient. After immobilisation removal, further rehabilitation is recommended.
Descriptors		FRACTURES FRACTURE FIXATION