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Summary

Fractures are serious medical events which require attention to detail from the treating team and a degree of endurance and hard work from the patient. Healing of the fracture and a return to the pre-injury level of function is the goal of treatment and is the norm. This Guide to Fractures describes the features of fractures, the healing process, the rationale for the various treatment options, the prognosis for restoration of function, and some of the things that complicate recovery.

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