Question 1

what are the signs of a fractured calcaneus?

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See below: Pain, swelling, difficulty walking.

Question 2

if a person has a fractured calcaneus what are the neurologicalt effects?

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Heel fracture: A fracture of the foot and ankle can lead to nerve impingement.  A foot and ankle expert can establish a diagnosis of nerve impingement and a nerve conduction test cam confirm the diagnosis.

Question 3

i may have fractured my arm but i'm not sure ?

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Get xray: If concerned about the possibility of fracture. The first  is XRAY.

Question 4

what is fractured spine vs back? what all breaks?

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Same thing sort of: The spine refers to the bones that go from the skull to the end of the spine called the coccyx (tailbone), so a fractured spine is actually a fractured/broken back. The location is important as some back fractures are worse and more dangerous than others. The body of the bone can break (compression fracture) or the spinous process or "wings" to the side of these bones can break, or the connections.

Question 5

how do i fix my fractured arm?

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YOU don't: You don't fix it.  You must have had treatment by a doctor to know you had a fracture.  Follow his/her advice.

Question 6

could i work- fractured wrist?

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Depends: Depends on what is broken, how it is treated and what you do.

Question 7

could i move a fractured elbow?

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Moving fractured elb: You can in some instances.  If it is a non-displaced fracture (looks stable), protected motion is ok.  If it looks like it is crushed, or the joint is compromised, you may need surgery. I would advise an x-ray asap.

Question 8

why are stress fractures so bad?

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Depends: Stress fractures are problematic mainly because they can be difficult to diagnose. As such, they may be initially under treated, thereby prolonging disability.

Question 9

how is a fractured skull treated?

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Conservatively: Most skull fractures are treated conservatively.  However, if the skull fracture is significantly depressed, causing neurologic compromise or is cosmetically unappealing (on forehead for example), they can be treated surgically.

Question 10

what is done for a fractured skull?

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Depends: It depends entirely on the location and type of fracture.  Everything from nothing to surgery.

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