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2 days ago · A non-displaced fracture is the one in which your bone brakes in one spot only and stays aligned. Your doctor will ask for an x-ray to confirm what type of break you have. Keep reading to learn more about it with some treatment options.
5 days ago · Intracapsular fractures. An intracapsular hip fracture occurs proximal to the intertrochanteric line: Femoral head fractures (rare) Femoral neck fractures. These fractures damage the joint capsule, disrupting the blood supply from both the femoral circumflex arteries and the nutrient arteries within the bone. The only remaining arterial supply ...
3 days ago · A fracture is called simple (closed) when the overlying skin is not broken and the bone is not exposed to the air; it is called compound (open) when the bone is exposed. When a bone weakened by disease breaks from a minor stress, it is termed a pathological fracture.
5 days ago · Foot fractures are common, so it can be helpful to know the symptoms of a broken toe and when to contact a healthcare professional. This article explains treatment options for a broken toe. It...
1 day ago · Stress Fracture: A hairline crack in the bone caused by repetitive stress. Symptoms of a Bone Fracture: – Intense pain at the site of the injury – Swelling and bruising – Deformity or misalignment of the affected limb – Inability to bear weight or use the injured limb – Limited range of motion Treatment Options: 1.
1 day ago · Osteoporotic fractures are a major health challenge in older adults. Despite the availability of safe and effective therapies for osteoporosis, these therapies are underused in individuals at high risk for fracture, calling for better case-finding and fracture risk assessment strategies. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) hold promise for enhancing identification of ...
2 days ago · Mechanism. There are two types of supracondylar fractures: extension (95-98%) and flexion (<5%) types. Extension type supracondylar fractures typically occur as a result of a fall on a hyper-extended elbow. When this occurs, the olecranon acts as a fulcrum after engaging in the olecranon fossa.
