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Some signs of a fractured bone include swelling, bruising, deformity, pain, and loss of function. If it is an open fracture, the bone might be seen protruding from the skin.
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Is a wrist fracture a sign of osteoporosis?
true
What are signs of a fracture?
Pain (and a sense of weakness in the affected area) is the most significant sign of fracture.
Are bones supposed to make noise?
No, crepitus is a sign of fracture.
What are signs of a compound fracture?
Pain (and a sense of weakness in the affected area) is the most significant sign of fracture.
What is a corner fracture?
"Corner Sign" occurs in a Salter Type II fracture, which is a fracture through the epiphyseal plate and metaphysis of a long bone. The fracture can separate a triangular fragment of the metaphysis, which is seen on x-ray as a small distinct wedge or "corner."
What are signs of fractures?
Pain (and a sense of weakness in the affected area) is the most significant sign of fracture.
What is the break of a mineral called?
strike
What is a simple fracture and a compound fracture?
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.
Which is the name for a broken bone?
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.
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip?
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip? Yes
What type of fracture has a bone portruding from the skin?
Open....It's called an OPEN FRACTURE.
What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
