Arteries and Nerves Recovery – Symptomsky Chat

But it was mentioned that arteries and nerves can be damaged in bone fractures, and it is

sometimes absolutely mandatory to reposition the bones even before the patient reaches

the clinic in order to protect these structures.

Damaged nerves can cause chronic pain and paresthesia, but it is this possible immobility

and loss of movement that is really scary.

Another reason why soft tissue involvement matters is because skin acts as a protective

layer protecting the bones and joints from the outside contamination.

An open fracture is a fracture in which the bones have been exposed because of the damage

to the skin and the soft tissues that normally cover and protect the bones.

This increases the chances of contamination and infection dramatically.