A bone fracture happens when something hits your bone with enough force not only to damage it, but to break it in at least one place. Fractures are more serious injuries and can take much longer to heal than bone bruises.
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A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture crosswise, lengthwise, in several places, or into many pieces. Most fractures happen when...
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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.
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A broken leg (leg fracture) will be severely painful and may be swollen or bruised. You usually will not be able to walk on it. If it's a severe fracture, the leg may be an odd shape and the bone may even be poking out of the skin.
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Find out how to tell if you have a broken arm or wrist, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.
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A fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, occurs when a bone is subjected to more force than it can withstand. There are numerous types of fractures, each classified based on the nature and extent of the break.
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A fracture is a broken or cracked bone. A fracture can be a partial or complete break. Bone is able to repair itself, but for most fractures you’ll need treatment to help the bone stay in the right position while it heals. About bone fractures. You have over 200 bones in your body – these make up your skeleton.
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A bone fracture is a crack or break in a bone. Bone fractures usually result from a high force impact or stress. People with osteoporosis or bone cancer may experience a fracture with very little...
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A broken bone is a fracture. There are different types of fractures and symptoms include pain, swelling, and discoloration of the skin around the injured area. Generally the recovery time for a broken bone is 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the circumstances of the injury.
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A fracture is a broken bone. Treatment for a broken bone follows one basic rule: the broken pieces of bone must be put back into position and prevented from moving out of place until they are healed.
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