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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 2

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 3

what is the definition or description of: vertebral fracture?

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Spine fracture: A vertebral fracture is a broken bone in a vertebral body of the spine.  The treatment (surgical vs. Nonoperative) depends on the location and type of fracture.

Question 4

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.

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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.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: compression fracture?

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Compression fracture: Fracture of a bone from longitudinal force, usually referred to in the spine.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: nasal fracture?

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Broken nose: A lay mans way to describe a nasal fracture is to say the person has a broken nose.  Nasal fractures may be displaced or non displaced.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: humerus fracture?

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Broken arm bone: The humerus is the bone of the upper arm that goes from your shoulder to your elbow.  A fracture is a break in the bone, which may or may not involve one of the joints (shoulder or elbow).  An orthopaedic surgeon can look at x-rays of humerus fracture to determine whether it needs surgery.  Some fractures of the humerus heal well on their own, while others do much better with an operation.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: clavicle fracture?

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Clavicle fracture: Your collar bone is your clavicle....If you break it then it is a clavicle fracture.

Question 10

which is the pathophysiological definition of bone fracture?

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Disruption of the --: Trabeculae of the bone resulting in pain, loss of function, deformity, tenderness as a result of an injury.

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