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Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Fractures can range from tiny cracks in the bones to breaks in more than one bone and breaks that come through the skin.
A broken leg (leg fracture) is a break or crack in one of the bones in your leg. Common causes include falls, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries.
An injury that might cause a joint sprain for an adult can cause a growth plate fracture in a child.
Fractures that extend into a joint can cause arthritis there years later. Stiffness. The immobilization required to heal a fracture in the upper arm bone ...
Causes. A severe impact, such as a car crash, can cause hip fractures in people of all ages. In older adults, a hip fracture is most often a result of a fall ...
Fractures associated with this bone-weakening condition can be life-altering. Good nutrition, regular exercise and medications can help.
A simple misstep or twisting injury can cause bone fractures. Treatment depends on the exact site of injury and its severity.
There's heavy bleeding. Even gentle pressure or movement causes pain. The limb or joint appears deformed. The bone has broken the skin and is sticking out.
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
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