Surgery is more often a required course of treatment for depressed skull fractures if the depression is severe enough. However, a basal fracture may require surgery if it results in excessive leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid that cushions and surrounds the brain and spinal cord) from the nose and ears. Although narcotics may sometimes be necessary, most people with a skull fracture only need over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) for a short course. In some cases, such as in basal skull fractures, medication to manage pain may be all that’s needed. Some skull fractures aren’t too painful, and the skull will heal itself in a majority of these instances. Your doctor will take into consideration your age, health, and medical history, as well as the type of fracture, its severity, and any resulting brain injuries.
Treatment will depend on several factors. Skull fractures aren’t managed like other bone fractures.
#ALSO CALLED A CLOSED FRACTURE SKIN#
Open fractureĪlso known as a compound fracture, an open fracture occurs when the skin is broken and the bone emerges. With a closed fracture, also called a simple fracture, the skin that covers the fracture area isn’t broken or cut. Different types of fractures lead to differing levels of injury and trauma. The type of skull fracture depends on the force of the blow, the location of the impact on the skull, and the shape of the object making impact with the head.Ī pointier object is more likely to penetrate the skull than a hard, blunt surface, such as the ground.
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