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Fractures

What is a fracture?

A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture.

What are the different types of fractures?

There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on:

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  1. Fractures (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html - Health Topics
  2. Head Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury. Head injuries can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/headinjuries.html - Health Topics
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
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