Question 1

is the word fractured a medical term?

Accepted Answer

Yes  and no: It is used in orthopedic to dsecripe the status of the bone.
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. 
It could be used also in other to discripe the same.

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

how long does a fractured humurous take to heal?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: Most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks.

Question 4

how do i treat an almost fractured 5th metacarple?

Accepted Answer

Rest it: Splint it, if any swelling ice it.

Question 5

how to know if i fractured my back in weights class?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But get an x-ray to make certain. If you do, you are low on vitamin D3

Question 6

for how long does it take for a fractured skulls to heal fully?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Skull fractures heal quickly.

Question 7

i got fractured on my rightfoot on phallanges 2months ago.used splinter all these days.still i am experiencing pain.what should i do? pl.advice.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: By this time your pain should be gone.  See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 8

i fell on my back and butt. nothing is fractured but i have a very sharp spasm on the top of my butt now when i move in certai directions or sit down?

Accepted Answer

Ideas: How long have you been having symptoms?  It kind of sounds like a fracture or bruise of the coccyx.  Donut pillows or other padding is the place to start.  Avoiding contact the painful area for a few weeks is good, but difficult to do.  Take a stool softener to decrease the pain of a hard stool.  You could try anti-inflammatory medications and if you don't get better, then you should see a doctor.

Question 9

what must i do for fractured rib?

Accepted Answer

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 10

wrists are always geti g fractured?

Accepted Answer

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!

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How do i treat an almost fractured 5th metacarple?

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How to know if i fractured my back in weights class?

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For how long does it take for a fractured skulls to heal fully?

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I got fractured on my rightfoot on phallanges 2months ago.used splinter all these days.still i am experiencing pain.what should i do? pl.advice.

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I fell on my back and butt. nothing is fractured but i have a very sharp spasm on the top of my butt now when i move in certai directions or sit down?

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What must i do for fractured rib?

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Wrists are always geti g fractured?

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