Soft Tissue Therapy: What are 3 possible EARLY COMPLICATIONS (first few weeks) for fractures?

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What are 3 possible EARLY COMPLICATIONS (first few weeks) for fractures?

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

- torn muscles, tendon & ligamentous damage
- compartment syndrome
- nerve injuries
- vascular injuries
- joint hemathrosis (bleeding)
- bone & soft tissue infections
- deep vein thrombosis
- various problems caused by poorly fitting casts

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What are 3 possible EARLY COMPLICATIONS (first few weeks) for fractures?

- torn muscles, tendon & ligamentous damage - compartment syndrome - nerve injuries - vascular injuries - joint hemathrosis (bleeding) - bone & soft tissue infections - deep vein thrombosis - various problems caused by poorly fitting casts

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