Fractures are treated depending on the location and the nature of the fracture and depending on the age of the patient.
For example, intra-articular fractures sometimes need surgery to restore the joint surface , because any displacement of more than 2 mm can result in osteoarthritis .
long bone fractures of the leg and the arm are usually treated by a splint after the confirmation of acceptable reduction of the fracture that does not affect the function of the bone in the future.
adult hip fractures usually need a surgical procedure to fix the fracture when possible by a plate and screws, or even replace the broken part of the femoral head by a prosthetic joint, the decision is taken according to the patient’s age , fracture configuration and quality of the bone.