Bone fracture
Bone Fracture
A Bone Fracture (pronounced: /ˈboʊn ˈfræk.tʃər/) is a medical condition where there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone. The term "fracture" is derived from the Latin word "fractus," meaning "broken."
Types of Bone Fractures
There are several types of bone fractures, including:
- Simple Fracture: Also known as a closed fracture, this occurs when the bone breaks but does not puncture the skin.
- Compound Fracture: Also known as an open fracture, this occurs when the bone breaks and punctures the skin.
- Greenstick Fracture: This is a fracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and breaks.
- Comminuted Fracture: This occurs when the bone breaks into several pieces.
- Stress Fracture: This is a small crack in the bone that often develops from overuse, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances.
Causes
Bone fractures are commonly caused by accidents, falls, sports injuries, and bone diseases such as osteoporosis and cancer.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a bone fracture can include intense pain, swelling, bruising, immobility, and sometimes a deformity of the bone or joint.
Treatment
Treatment for bone fractures often involves resetting the bone, immobilization using a cast or splint, and sometimes surgery. Pain management, physical therapy, and rehabilitation exercises are also important aspects of treatment.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Trauma: Physical injury.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bone fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Bone fracture
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