The small bone that sits in front of your knee, the patella, also known as the kneecap, can break and cause a patellar fracture. The patella protects your knee joint, making it...
23 November 2022
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The medical term for breaking the bone in your upper arm is a humerus fracture (your humerus). Traumas like car accidents or falls are the most common causes of humerus fractures. You...
19 November 2022
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The femur is the human body’s longest, strongest, and heaviest tubular bone, as well as one of the primary load bearing bones in the lower extremity. High energy forces, such as car...
17 November 2022
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The severity of spinal fractures can vary greatly. Some fractures are extremely serious wounds brought on by high-energy trauma and call for immediate medical attention. In an older person with osteoporosis-weakened bones,...
12 November 2022
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The cervical vertebrae are made up of seven bones (neck). They provide support for the head and connect it to the shoulders and the body. A broken neck refers to a fracture...
10 November 2022
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The radius and ulna, two bones that make up the forearm, are found on the thumb and pinky sides, respectively. The radius and ulna are the two bones that make up your...
22 October 2022
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The pelvis is a strong ring of bones at the base of the spine. Pelvic fractures are uncommon, accounting for only about 3% of all adult fractures. The majority of pelvic fractures...
15 October 2022
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Poor bone quality, which is frequent in older persons, increases the technical difficulties and complications of fracture therapy. The purpose of surgery is to improve bone and/or joint alignment, maintain blood flow...
13 October 2022
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A broken hand is one in which one or more of the hand’s bones have broken or cracked. Falling or receiving direct strikes can result in this injury. Hand bones can break...
8 October 2022
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Foot and ankle bone fractures can happen to anyone, at any time. Seeking care for fractures is critical to ensuring that healing occurs as rapidly as feasible. A fracture is a break...
