What are the short-term and long-term pathophysiological consequences of a fracture?

Nursing

The musculoskeletal system is responsible for the structure of the body and the ability to have purposeful movements. Musculoskeletal injury and disease affect a large swath of the population and become increasingly prevalent in older adults.

What are the short-term and long-term pathophysiological consequences of a fracture?

How might the fracture type influence the risk of complications and time to recovery?