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Fracture and Dislocation

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Fracture and Dislocation

A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. It is a break in the continuity of the bone. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress, bone fracture can also occur because of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis. The word Fracture implies to broken bone. A bone may get fractured completely or partially and it is caused commonly from trauma due to fall, motor vehicle accident or sports. Thinning of the bone due to osteoporosis in the elderly can cause the bone to break easily. Overuse injuries are common cause of stress fractures in athletes.

Types Of Fractures

  • Greenstick fracture: This is a unique fracture in children that involves bending of one side of the bone without any break in the bone.
  • Spiral fractures: A fracture where at least one part of the bone has been twisted.
  • Comminuted fracture: A fracture in which the bone has broken into several pieces.
  • Impacted fracture: A fracture caused when bone fragments are driven into each other.
  • Avulsion fracture: A fracture where a fragment of bone is separated from the main mass.
  • Simple fractures in which the fractured pieces of bone are well aligned and stable.
  • Unstable fractures are those in which fragments of the broken bone are misaligned and displaced.
  • Open (compound) fractures are severe fractures in which the broken bones cut through the skin. This type of fracture is more prone to infection and requires immediate medical attention.