title: Management of closed fractures.
abstract: A closed fracture is defined as a break in the continuity of the bone which does not communicate with the outside of the body. Management of the patient includes a thorough assessment of the fracture, evaluation of other injuries, and reduction as indicated. The patient is carefully observed for complications should problems arise.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rude
mesh_terms: D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries; D014143:Traction