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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 ...
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 ...
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 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.
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.
Pain when wearing shoes and difficulty walking can signal a broken toe — so see your healthcare professional to help it heal and ease pain.
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
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 ...
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