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Multiple fractures
Multiple fractures means more than two broken bones, which are conditions in which a person has cracked bones or fully broken bones, usually during a car accident, a fall, being crushed by an object, etc
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Can you tell me what helps in healing multiple fractures after plasters?
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Can a man stay conscious while being struck in the head with a maglite if he recieved multiple fractures?
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A 46-year old asked:
I was working as a delivery man in a pizza company, i got a very bad accident and had multiple fractures. What can I do to recover faster?
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Can shock be caused by multiple fractures?
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For how long does it take to recover from multiple fractures?
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A 25-year old asked:
Why are some people more likely to develop multiple fractures than others?
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A 31-year old asked:
I just incurred multiple fractures. Besides pain, what are the other symptoms I should look for?
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A 41-year old asked:
How to treat an infant with multiple fractures?
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What are characteristics of a multiple fracture?
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What is the best treatment for a man who is 45 years old, has degenerative spine disorder and multiple fractured hips?
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A 48-year old asked:
To what extent should I rest for multiple fractures on ribs?
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A 34-year old asked:
How could a doctor treat a patient with multiple fractured ribs?
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A 28-year old asked:
How can you treat multiple fractures of the back after a motorcycle accident?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am experiencing broken bones (multiple fractures).
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A 44-year old asked:
My mother has multiple fractures. Does that mean anything significant?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can multiple fractures of the humerus bone heal without having surgery?
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A 48-year old asked:
Does anyone know if multiple fractures and RA are related, also who does know about connection to ehlers danlos syndrome?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Ankle pain, swelling and randomly bruising. Being told I'm too young to have any "problems". I've had multiple fractures and sprains in the past ?
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A 43-year old asked:
How much rest is required to prevent multiple fractures on hips?
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A 41-year old asked:
I have brain damage due to multiple fractures, what to do?
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A 42-year old asked:
Will muscle atrophy just keep shrinking my muscles while I am stuck in bed after multiple fractures?
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A 45-year old asked:
Why might respirine be given to a patient with multiple fractures, legs, wrist etc?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Dx w/complex fracture of wrist from fall at crossfit today. Multiple fractures. Surgery next wk. My fingers r very cold on that hand. Is that normal?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Dx/complex wrist fracture thur. Multiple fractures. In soft/hard splint. Surgery this wk. Now running low grade fever. Is that normal before surgery?
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A 45-year old female asked about a male:
If a baby born w/esophageal artesia with tracheoesophageal fistula), vacteral association w/13 ribs, small kidney, shifted diaphragm left/elevated, gtube feed, 6 surgeries by 6 mths old then multiple fractures discovered. Poss. cause other than abuse?
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A 32-year old asked:
How do you treat multiple rib fractures?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the tests for multiple rib fractures?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Multiple rib fractures?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Osteoperosis in a 28 yr old female caused multiple compression fractures in spine what can be done to prevent further problems and present probs?
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A 27-year old asked:
Can you get multiple rib fractures from falling while skating?
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