Question 1

what is the definition or description of: fracturing easily?

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Fragility: There are a number of medical conditions that can make a bone or bones fracture more easily.  Among the most common is osteoporosis, in which the bone density is reduced making a bone more likely to fracture.  There are genetic conditions, male alignment syndromes, and other metabolic conditions that can make a bone fracture more easily as well.

Question 2

can a simple test tell if i am at risk for fractures?

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Dexa scan: Xr may give clues to bone quality and density as well.

Question 3

can stress fractures reoccur easily?

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Yes, with repeated: Exposure of the same low magnitude over a prolonged period of time, can cause a stress fracture.
Some people get it frequently till they change their lifestyle, avoiding whatever was causing them the stress fracture.
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Question 4

how easy or hard is it to get a fractured orbital socket with an airbag in a car accident?

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Could happen.: Depends on the force & angle.

Question 5

can a previously broken (crushed) pelvis get fractures more easily in the future?

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Pelvic fractures.:  How many actual fractures?  How well did it heal?  Your orthopedic surgeon will have a better idea of how vulnerable you are to fractures in the future.

Question 6

can penile fracture happen easily during sex?

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Possible: When there is alot of weight on the erect penis and that weight shifts suddenly, this can generate the kind of force it takes to "fracture" a penis.

Question 7

is there anyway to speed the healing of a simple tibfib fracture ?

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A few things: There is not much you can do to speed the healing of a fracture but here are a few suggestions. Do exactly what your orthopedist says. Take a multivitamin daily. Take extra fish oil and vitamin C daily to act as antioxidants and help with inflammation. Eat healthy foods and avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Question 8

can you tell me how to fracture a ankle easily and without much pain at first?

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No: There is no easy way and there would be lots of pain.

Question 9

for a simple colles fracture, why so long before return to play?

Accepted Answer

Distal radius injury: Much depends upon what you mean by "simple" and play. Do you mean a fracture of the radius in an adult that was reduced in the er and now is casted and "play" means  boxing . Or do you mean a ten year od with a buckle fracture who wants to play recreational town soccer?  "simple colles fracture'  can mean a lot of different things, and this is why most orthopedists and hadn surgeons  hate eponyms.

Question 10

how easily do we get hairline fracture in chin or jaw?

Accepted Answer

Fractures: in an otherwise healthy bones occur only with high impact.

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