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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.
Fractures can range from tiny cracks in the bones to breaks in more than one bone and breaks that come through the skin.
A severely broken leg may require metal pins and plates to hold the fragments together. Less severe breaks may be treated with a cast or splint. In all cases, ...
Hand and wrist bones. Your hand is made up of bones called metacarpals and phalanges. Each finger consists of one hand bone, called a metacarpal bone, and ...
Conditions that weaken bones, such as osteoporosis and bone tumors, increase your risk of a broken arm. This type of break is known as a pathological fracture.
In this type of fracture, the bone fragments on each side of the break are not aligned. A displaced fracture may require surgery to realign the bones properly.
Greenstick fracture. The bone cracks but doesn't break all the way — like what happens when you bend a green stick of wood. Most broken bones in children are ...
If the broken bones aren't properly aligned for healing with immobilization, you may be referred to a specialist who treats bone and joint conditions, called an ...
Though Uncommon, Broken Bones Can Lead to Fat Embolism Syndrome. May 20, 2011. Dear Mayo Clinic: If you have a broken bone, can bone marrow leak into your ...
Fractures in ankle bones can range from tiny cracks to breaks in more than one place and breaks that come through the skin. Treatment for a broken ankle bone ...
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