A 41-year-old member asked:
How can you tell if bone is broken?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
X -ray: Don't know which bone you are referring to. Unless you have an obvious deformity - then the only real way to know is through an x-ray. There may be swelling, bruising, pain, tenderness & decreased range of motion.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Which bone is broken most?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 61 years experience
Commonest fracture: In the United States in persons under the age of 75 years the most frequent fracture is a colles fracture (just above the wrist). Over the age of 75 the most frequent fracture is a fracture of the hip bone.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
How can I tell if my tail bone is broken?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. J. patrick Tokarzanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Try to wiggle it: Stretch it out slowly. . If this doesn't resolve the problem see your primary care provider.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
How can you tell if your trapezoid bone is broken?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Timothy Mountcastleanswered
Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Its tender to touch: Or an xray or ct scan would help too.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 22, 2013
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