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Stress fracture. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone — most commonly, in the weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and foot.
A simple misstep or twisting injury can cause bone fractures. Treatment depends on the exact site of injury and its severity.
Complications can include broken bones, hearing loss and pinched nerves in your spine. Bisphosphonates — the medications used to strengthen bones weakened ...
Most broken collarbones heal quite well and do not require surgery. But when healing seems to be slow and pain continues, as in your case, it is a good idea to ...
Bone pain; Broken bones; Urinary incontinence; Bowel incontinence; Weakness in the legs or arms; High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), which can ...
... broken bone fragments may require surgery to properly reposition them and promote healing. But most broken collarbones heal without surgery or complications ...
Treatment of a broken leg depends on the location and severity of the injury. Surgical repair uses metal pins and plates to hold the fragments together.
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
Treatment. For healing, any broken bone must be kept still. People who have a broken collarbone usually need to wear a sling. Bone healing usually takes ...
Doctors use bone density testing to: Identify decreases in bone density before you break a bone; Determine your risk of broken bones (fractures); Confirm a ...
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