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what is the definition or description of: fracture?

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A break in bone: A fracture is a broken bone. As there is cartilage at the end of many bones at the joint, a fracture may also include a break in the cartilage.
Fractures and broken bones are the same thing. 

It seems that many believe that a "fracture" is a lesser injury or an incomplete break in the bone, but this is not correct.

Fractures may be displaced or non-displaced, stable or unstable.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: orbital fracture?

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See below: An orbital fracture is a break in any one of the bones that make the eye socket (better known as the "orbit".).

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: compound fracture?

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Open fracture: The technical name for a compound fracture is "open fracture".It means that there is comunication between the outside and the fractured bone.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hand fractures in children?

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Diagnosis is the: Most important as the location, severity, age, angulation, skeletal maturity, and other injury patterns are the most important. Typically immobilization kids leans toward more is better. Kids heal fast and often stiffness is not an issue but proper positioning and determination of when it is safe to go forward are essential. Thus childrens fractures:best treated by an experienced person. Above all

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: broken bone?

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Is it broken?: Is it broken or fractured is a question I am often asked. The answer is basically that a broken or fractured bone is the same thing. A fracture means a break in the cortex or the strong layer of outer bone cells. In an adult the average time for that to heal varies greatly but is often considered to be about 10-12 weeks.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: forearm fractures?

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Radius and ulna.: Described as the fracturing or breaking of either one or both of the bones in the lower arm or forearm. These bones are known as the radius and ulna.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: multiple rib fractures?

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Fracture of -: -more than 1 rib.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: talus fracture?

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In the ankle.: A break or fracture of the talus bone. The talus is one of the key bones making up the ankle joint.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: stress fracture?

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Symptoms and Imaging: Stress fractures are fractures that occur due to overuse. Usual symptoms include pain, swelling, but discoloration/ bruising, and decreased strength/ range of motion around the area may be present as well.  Diagnosing a stress fracture can be tough because many do not show on an  x-ray and may need to be confirmed by a mri. The best treatment option = rest + pain management.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: scaphoid fracture?

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Scaphoid fracture: The scaphoid is a small bone on the thumb side of the wrist that is at risk of fracture from a fall on an outstreched arm.  It is a problematic fracture since poor circulation may lead to nonunion.

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