Are there complications with bone fractures?

Are there complications with bone fractures?

As with many injuries, a fractured bone can lead to complications. These can include:

• Blood clots: Blockage of a blood vessel that can break free and move through the body.
• Cast-wearing complications: Can include pressure ulcers (sores) and joint stiffness.
• Compartment syndrome: Bleeding or swelling within the muscles surrounding the fracture.
• Hemarthrosis: Bleeding into the joint, causing it to swell.