Describe three treatments that can be used on broken bones? How is each used?

When bones are broken, an X ray is used to confirm the diagnosis. It is also used to view the type of fracture and the degree of displacement and misalignment. The first aim in treatment is to see that bone ends that abut each other are aligned so when the fracture heals, the bone will retain its previous shape. Bone ends that have been displaced are moved back into position. The bone may be manipulated through the skin using a local or general anesthetic. The bone may be repositioned by means of an operation in which the site is opened. When the fracture has been placed in proper position, the bone is immobilized to allow the broken pieces to reunite. The ends of the fractured bone may be fixed through the skin and into the bone and kept in position by attachment to an external frame. Once the fracture has healed, the pins and frame are removed.