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What is Long compression is used for which fracture - and explain in detail?
Both extra aicular and intra aicular fracture of calcaneum are treated closed: (1) compression bandaging, ice packs and elevation until the swelling subsides; (2) exercises as soon as pain permits; (3) no weightbearing for 4 weeks and paial weightbearing for another 4 weeks. Variations from this routine relate to specific injuries. REF:Apley 's system of ohopaedics- 9th edn - pg no 811.