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Results 1 - 10 of 263 for fractures
  1. Ankle fracture - aftercare 
    An ankle fracture is a break in 1 or more ankle bones. These fractures may: Be partial (the bone is only partially ... Some ankle fractures may require surgery when: The ends of the bone are out of line with each other (displaced). The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000548.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hip fracture - discharge 
    Hip fracture surgery is done to repair a break in the upper part of your thigh bone. This article ... the hospital for surgery to repair a hip fracture, a break in the upper part of your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000168.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Nose fracture 
    A nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, or in the sidewall or septum (structure ... A fractured nose is the most common fracture of the face. It most ... occurs with other fractures of the face. Nose injuries and neck ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000061.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hip fracture surgery 
    Hip fracture surgery is done to repair a break in the upper part of the thigh bone. The thigh ... surgery you have depends on the kind of fracture you have and also your general health. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007386.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare 
    ... overuse, can cause a break, or acute (sudden) fracture, in one of the bones. ... closest to the ankle is called a Jones fracture. This area of the bone has low blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000571.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Skull fracture 
    A skull fracture is a fracture or break in the skull (cranial) bones. ... Skull fractures may occur with head injuries . The skull provides good protection for the brain. However, a severe impact ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000060.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare 
    ... connect your ankle to your toes. A stress fracture is a break in the bone that happens with repeated injury or stress. Stress fractures are caused by overly stressing the foot when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000553.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hand fracture - aftercare 
    ... are called the metacarpal bones. You have a fracture (break) in one or more of these bones. This is called a hand (or metacarpal) fracture. Some hand fractures require wearing a splint or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000552.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Broken bone 
    ... A break of any size is called a fracture. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open fracture (compound fracture). A stress fracture is a break ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000001.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Osteoporosis 
    ... bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture). ... over the age of 50 will have a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra (bones of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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