In case of a collarbone fracture or an ankle injury , an eight-shaped bandage is used. How to apply it? Read about it and not only in the article.
Historical reference
The first time to apply dressings for injuries began in ancient times. Under Hippocrates, resin, a sticky patch, and canvas were successfully used for this purpose. It is known that in ancient civilizations special devices and dressings were used, with which they healed fractures and various curvatures of the spine, arms, legs. Bandage dressings were first mentioned in the first century AD. And already in the ninth and eleventh centuries, Arab scientists in their writings describe the use of gypsum for fractures.
In the Middle Ages, people mastered the method of treating dislocations and fractures with the help of cargo. In the seventeenth century, German doctors proposed a bandage made from strips of fabric intertwined. In the future, adhesive plaster bandages firmly entered into medical practice. By the middle of the nineteenth century, scientists had created almost all types of bandage dressings that exist today.
Cruciate dressing for clavicle injury
The eight-shaped bandage is made of soft material and is applied to the injured area to ensure the joints are fixed in their usual position. This contributes to the quickest recovery of the body.
Clavicle fractures more often occur in young children, since at this age the bones are not completely hardened. In this case, displacement does not occur, the fragment is held by the periosteum. Such childhood fractures are called "green twig." It happens that the collarbone splits into pieces. This usually occurs with an injury caused by an accident.
After editing all the bones and setting them in the correct position, it is necessary to apply an eight-shaped bandage, which is also called a cruciform. Thanks to her, in the region of the shoulder girdle the necessary tension is created.
Subsequently, bone marrow may form, but thanks to the eight-shaped bandage, thickening will not occur, and the hands, fingers and shoulder joints will fully retain mobility. Currently, better than a cruciate dressing for fracture of the clavicle did not invent anything. But, there are times when you should apply a bandage of a different type or set a cast.
The technique of applying an octagonal bandage
To do the job you need to stock up on several rolls of bandage 13-15 centimeters wide. You can cut it yourself from gauze. Still need about one kilogram of cotton wool, but not synthetic and not cellulose.
A bandage for a collarbone fracture is applied by a medical professional. The patient is seated on a stool with his back to the doctor, who puts one leg on a chair, and rests his knee on the area between the patient's shoulder blades. This procedure is necessary in order to give the body the desired position.
Then, large cotton swabs are inserted into the armpits, and the shoulder joints in the front should be completely closed. This design does not require fixing, so the bandage is applied immediately in front, and armpits are carried on. Cross band tapes between the shoulder blades. Thus, the desired tension is created. Moreover, each new turn of the bandage lifts and pulls the shoulders back. Bandages are applied from the neck to both sides.
The bandage for a collarbone fracture should not squeeze the nipples and interfere with the blood circulation of the chest and limbs. If you doubt the reliability of the design, the bandage can be hemmed in separate passes.
The application of an eight-shaped bandage ensures reliable fixation of bone fragments, their displacement is impossible. During the rehabilitation period, the victim should be in a supine position. Once every three to four days you should do a dressing. This is necessary in order to visually assess the picture of bone fusion and make an x-ray. The limb on the injured side should not be lowered down. It should be fixed to a healthy shoulder by dressing.
Surgical treatment for clavicle fracture
Upon examination, the doctor assesses the patient's condition. If the vessels in the subclavian region are compressed by the displaced bone, then the specialist prescribes an operation.
There are such fractures of the clavicle when the fusion lasts a long time. And sometimes transplantation of that part of the bone, which cannot be restored, is needed at all. After such an operation, an eight-shaped dressing is no longer needed.
Ankle injury
The foot of the foot has high mobility and a sufficiently large angle of deviation from the axis when moving. In this area there are many muscles and ligaments connecting the elements of the joints. Soft tissues are elastic and tend to contract. They are joint stabilizers.
With an injury, the joint shifts, acquiring abnormal mobility. In more severe cases, deformity of the foot may occur. It is important to remember that the bulk of the human body falls on the ankle joint, and this creates additional tension in the muscles and ligaments. The load on the joint also increases while wearing narrow, tight high-heeled shoes. Therefore, ankle injuries are not considered uncommon. Reliable protection in case of fracture is an ankle bandage.
Dressing Technique
A typical type of dressing for ankle injury is the same eight-shaped bandage (or cruciform, as it is called). With its correct application, the mobility of the foot is limited, which is very important for a fracture or dislocation, since torn connecting fibers are restored faster.
A bandage on the ankle joint normalizes blood flow, improves lymph outflow, eliminates pinched nerves, reduces pain and inflammation of the foot. When applying a bandage, circular movements are used. The bandage is conducted through the rise to the outer edge of the foot, then around the circumference in several revolutions. Next, the bandage tape is diverted to the ankle region and the algorithm is repeated.
An eight-shaped bandage can be applied to the joint and at home, if the injury is not dangerous and there is no need for hospitalization of the victim. This is possible with sprains, muscles. If the injury is serious (for example, a fracture), then you should contact the trauma center.
Thus, a bandage is an emergency measure for a variety of injuries of the musculoskeletal system.