What type of fracture occurs when the bone is completely broken into two separate pieces?

Regularly monitoring neurovascular status, including assessing pulses, capillary refill, sensation, and motor function, is essential for early detection of compartment syndrome, which can occur after a fracture. Compartment syndrome is a serious condition where increased pressure within the muscle compartment can compromise blood flow and nerve function.

a. Administering analgesics for pain relief is important, but it does not directly prevent compartment syndrome.
b. Elevating the affected limb above the heart can help reduce swelling but does not specifically prevent compartment syndrome.
c. Applying ice packs to the fracture site can help reduce pain and swelling but is not a preventive measure for compartment syndrome.

Hypertrophic nonunion occurs when there is excessive callus formation at the fracture site, but the bone ends fail to unite. This can lead to persistent pain and limited function.

a. Nonunion: Nonunion occurs when the fractured bone fails to heal and fuse together, but it does not involve excessive callus formation.
b. Malunion: Malunion refers to a fracture that heals in an incorrect position or alignment, and it is not directly related to excessive callus formation.
c. Delayed union: Delayed union refers to a fracture that takes longer than usual to heal, and it is not specifically characterized by excessive callus formation.