What should I avoid if I have a broken bone?

Some lifestyle changes are recommended if you want to enhance your recovery and help the bone heal faster.

Your doctor will provide you specific recommendations that apply to your type of fracture. Some general precautions are:

avoid smoking because it makes the healing process last longer and it diminishes blood flow
avoid any medications such as anti-inflammatories unless your doctor prescribes them
keep your diabetes under control
avoid drinking alcohol because it impairs recovery and increases the risk of complications

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What are the most common orthopedic surgeries?

The most frequently performed orthopedic surgeries are: knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy, shoulder arthroscopy and decompression, carpal tunnel release, knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty, removal of support implant, knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee replacement, repair of femoral neck fracture, repair of trochanteric fracture and last but not least hip replacement.

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What are the most common complications and risks of orthopedic surgery?

The most common complications and risks of orthopedic surgery include bleeding, infections, blood coagulation, nerve damage, lack of full range of motion, reaction to anesthesia, development of arthritis, scar formation, or re-injury of the joint or soft tissue.

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Is orthopedic surgery generally recommended?

Most orthopedic injuries may be healed using an array of treatments such as medication, lifestyle changes and physical therapy. Orthopedic surgery is only recommended when symptoms cannot be alleviated by non-surgical treatments.

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Is orthopedic surgery covered by insurance?

Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Medicare, United Healthcare and Coventry Health Care insurance programs may cover the cost of your orthopedic surgery. Additionally, medical financing may help you afford orthopedic surgery if you do not have health insurance or if your current plan will not cover your surgical expenses entirely.

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What kind of training does an orthopedic surgeon have?

After earning their Bachelor's degree with undergraduate coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy or another related field, future orthopedic surgeons will complete 4 additional years of medical school, as well as an orthopedic surgery residency program.

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