I was asking because today i fell at the skatepark on a finger and it is slightly swollen and hurts like h%$# if i press on it.
closed fracture and open fracture
After looking at the x-ray, the doctor was able to tell the patient that there was a fracture in his leg.
Your doctor will tell you how to wear it.
You can tell with X-rays, but it's really not worth it. The treatment is much the same- cooling, rest and elevation. A hairline fracture doesn't normally require a cast, so just be prudent in your activities for six to eight weeks.
Yes, by getting an x-ray
Cleavage and Fracture
Signs of a hand fracture may include pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and difficulty moving the hand. It is important to get a medical evaluation, including an X-ray, to confirm a fracture and determine the appropriate treatment.
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
A broken bone is often called a "fracture" or "bone fracture". Some examples from the Wikipedia entry on bone fracture. * Complete Fracture- A fracture in which bone fragments separate completely. * Incomplete Fracture- A fracture in which the bone fragments are still partially joined. * Linear Fracture- A fracture that is parallel to the bone's long axis. * Transverse Fracture- A fracture that is at a right angle to the bone's long axis. * Oblique Fracture- A fracture that is diagonal to a bone's long axis. * Compression Fracture-A fracture that usually occurs in the vertebrae. * Spiral Fracture- A fracture where at least one part of the bone has been twisted. * Comminuted Fracture- A fracture causing many fragments. * Compacted Fracture- A fracture caused when bone fragments are driven into each other * Open Fracture- A fracture when the bone reaches the skin * Bug fracture- A fracture when the bone is in place, but the fracture has the appearance of a crushed insect.
Open....It's called an OPEN FRACTURE.
Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
To determine if a mineral has cleavage or fracture, observe how it breaks. Cleavage is characterized by smooth, planar surfaces along specific directions where the mineral splits easily, reflecting its internal atomic structure. In contrast, fracture results in irregular, jagged surfaces without defined planes. Testing a mineral's breakage pattern can help you identify its cleavage or fracture nature.