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How do you find a fracture?
Well if your leg or wherever hurts go to a doctor and have them take an x-ray
What is a Comminuted fracture?
A comminuted fracture is when the femur shatters into at least three pieces. and a compound fracture is when the bone breaks and comes out of the skin.
What is the pain scale of a post surgical tibia fracture?
Well, a fragmentary pilon fracture of the distal tibia, repaired with 19 screws and two plates, hurts at about a 9. And it saps your energy for weeks.
How can you tell if you have a fracture?
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.
How do you no when you break or fracture your wrist?
pain, swelling hurts to touch possibly bone poking skin Go see doctor
Is it safe to snowboard after a fracture?
No. It is definitely not safe to snowboard after a fracture. If you do want to snowboard, recommended time is at least 2-3 months after the fracture. Fracture bones are sensitive to cold temperature. It is best to rest for months.
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.
What vertebra is least likely to cause a spinal cord injury if fracture?
L4
Are ankle braces good to use?
Ankle braces are for when you fracture or sprain your ankle you could use it if your ankle still hurts form when it's fractured!
Why is the 3DS least popular?
because it hurts your eyes when you stare at it to long
Can you still move your thumb if its broke or fractured?
That depends on the type of fracture. You can still move your thumb, if there is crack fracture. It will be painful affair. When there is complete fracture, the distal fragment can move, as the muscles are still contract. This is again very painful.
Is there any way of speeding up the healing time of a pelvic fracture?
I don't think so. I fractured my pelvis in 4 places a year ago. It STILL hurts if I overdo it.
