A fracture is a brake in continuity of a bone. A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured.
TYPES
Simple fracture – Bones are fractured without involvement of skin
Compound fracture -The skin is pierced by the bone or by a blow that breaks the skin at the time of injury. The bone may or may not be visible in the wound.
Comminuted fracture – The bone shatters into three or more pieces.
CAUSES
Trauma. A fall, a motor vehicle accident, or while sporting activity.
Osteoporosis. It weakens the bones leading to fractures.
Overuse. Repetitive motion has more force on bone resulting in stress fractures. These are common in athletes.
SYMPTOMS
Pain
Swelling
Bruising
Deformity
Restricted joint movements
DIAGNOSIS
X raysc
CT scan
MRI scan
