Question 1

did i re-fracture my hand? lifted and threw 100lb maybe.

Accepted Answer

Possible: You re-fracture recently healed fracture or old healed fracture if you apply enough force on it  to break the bone. Thank you.

Question 2

how can i know if i fractured something?

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Xray: An xray would give the definitive answer.  It also may be obvious if there is significant deformity.

Question 3

what must i do for fractured rib?

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Depends: If you have only one or two fractured ribs, there isnt too much to do, and time is your best ally.  Breathing exercises and pain medication really is all you can do.  The pain should resolve over a span of approximately 3 months.

Question 4

wrists are always geti g fractured?

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Hard to say!: How many fractures over what length of time?  What causes the fractures?  Are you in good overall health?  Do you eat properly?  Is your calcium level normal?  Give more details please!

Question 5

what are symptoms of a fractured vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Back pain : With sitting and standing better lying down.

Question 6

how do i know that i have a fractured rib?

Accepted Answer

Easy to break a rib!: If you've had an injury that puts unusual force against a rib, you may be able to feel a very tender spot at the point of fracture. An xray can confirm a fracture. Often, however, you don't see the fracture initially - but a little while later, after new bone has formed around the fracture site. You often don't do much - other than comfort measures - as the broken rib heals...About six weeks!

Question 7

what are the signs of a fractured calcaneus?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain, swelling, difficulty walking.

Question 8

how to tell if i broke/fractured my tailbone?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: He/she will be able to tell by examining you.

Question 9

who gets fractured back? what breaks exactly?

Accepted Answer

Anyone. The spine.: Anyone can get a fractured back.  Your spine has 24 vertebrae ( 7 cervical, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar) plus the sacrum. A fracture in any of these bones is considered a fracture in the spine/back. In young healthy people it takes a very high energy trauma, like a car accident, to break the spine. In people with osteoporosis or tumors in the bone, the spine can break with minimal or no trauma.

Question 10

what should i do to address a fractured back?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: You can have fractures from major ot minor trauma. If you have a fracture for example from osteoporosis, than maybe you should see your internist and get started on a regimen for that. If the pain is severe and you can no longer tolerate the pain, then there may be other options and you should see a spinal specialist.

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Did i re-fracture my hand? lifted and threw 100lb maybe.

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Wrists are always geti g fractured?

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What are symptoms of a fractured vertebra?

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How do i know that i have a fractured rib?

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What are the signs of a fractured calcaneus?

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How to tell if i broke/fractured my tailbone?

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Who gets fractured back? what breaks exactly?

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What should i do to address a fractured back?

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