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Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

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  1. Fractures (National Library of Medicine)  
    A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, ...
  2. Head Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury. Head injuries can ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. ... 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 ...
  9. ... 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 ...
  10. ... 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 ...
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