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Postoperative oedema can delay healing and restrict mobility. SU-Mag ointment, known for its hygroscopic and anti-inflammatory properties, has been used in conditions like thrombophlebitis and intravenous infiltration, but its role in orthopaedic postoperative care is not well studied. This study evaluates the effectiveness of SU-Mag dressing in reducing postoperative oedema following limb fracture fixation surgeries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 12-month prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care centre involving 233 patients undergoing upper or lower limb fracture fixation. Patients with open wounds, vascular disorders, immunosuppression, or hypersensitivity to SU-Mag components were excluded. Post-surgery, SU-Mag ointment was applied circumferentially around, but not on, the incision site, followed by sterile gauze, cotton padding, and a crepe bandage. The dressing was kept in place for 72 h unless an early change was needed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 233 patients (mean age 43.8\u2009\u00b1\u200913.2\u2009years), 68.6% had no swelling and 31.7% had only mild oedema. Mean oedema score was 0.32\u2009\u00b1\u20090.12, with an average limb circumference difference of 0.42\u2009\u00b1\u20090.11\u2009cm (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). 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