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Treatment of a broken leg depends on the location and severity of the injury. A serious break may require surgical repair using metal plates, rods or screws ...
The bone is broken, but the skin remains intact. Displaced fracture. The bone fragments aren't aligned. Surgery may be needed to realign and stabilize the ...
A broken hand occurs when one or more of the bones of your hand break or crack, often because of a fall. When falling, people reach out their hands to catch ...
A fracture is a broken bone. It needs medical care. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number.
Diagnosis. Diagnosing a broken hand typically involves a physical exam of the injured area and X-rays. Other imaging tests.
For a simple fracture, a healthcare professional may recommend a sling, ice and rest to allow healing. In many people, especially children, broken arms heal ...
Diagnosis. Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in the emergency room or hospital because the symptoms can look a lot like a heart attack.
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
Diagnosis. Diagnosing a broken wrist typically involves a physical examination of the injured area and X-rays. Other imaging tests.
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