Fracture

Symptoms of tetanus are manifested as muscle spasms accompanied by pain, first of the chewing muscles, the muscles of the face, the muscles of the back of the neck, and then the muscles of the trunk such as the chest, abdomen, and buttocks. Contraction of the lumbar muscles creates the characteristic back flexion. Spasms of the respiratory muscles affect breathing. Strong, sudden, prolonged muscle contractions cause muscle pain, which can both tear muscles and breaks bones. Other symptoms include fever, headache, restlessness, irritability, urinary retention, burning when urinating, and incontinence.

The incubation period is usually 3 to 10 days but can also be up to 3 weeks. The shorter the incubation period, the higher the risk of death. If not treated in time, tetanus will lead to dangerous complications. Common fractures will cause muscle spasms or convulsions, severe cases can be broken due to contractions. To avoid getting tetanus, after being injured, you should go to medical facilities for timely tetanus vaccination. Procedures and surgeries must be carried out in sterile facilities.