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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Closed fracture
  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 ...
  2. Head Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury. Head injuries can be open or closed. A closed injury does not break through the ...
  3. Dislocated Shoulder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a dislocated shoulder? Your shoulder joint is made up of three bones: your collarbone, your shoulder blade, and your upper arm bone. The top of ...
  4. Traumatic Brain Injury (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or jolt to the head. This is a closed head injury. A TBI can also happen when ... injury: Some of the common causes of a closed head injury include Falls. This is the most ...
  5. Wounds and Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include: Animal bites Bruises Burns Dislocations Electrical injuries Fractures (broken bones) Sprains and strains