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Hip fractures are high the older you get.
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Which fractures are most common in the elderly?
the most common fracture of an elderly person might be their hip. i think
Which fracture type are most common in older people?
Comminuted Fractures are more common in the elderly, because their brittle bones are more like to have the shattering-type effect of the Comminuted fracture.
What fracture types are most common in the elderly?
comminutedHip and wrist, followed by clavicle and maybe the scapula(shoulder).
What is the most common type of mid-facial fracture?
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
What is the most common fracture in a child under the age of 18?
The most common fracture site in both genders is the radius/ulna.
What is the most common type of mid facial fracture?
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
Does fracture make up the most common mineral group?
No. Fracture is not a mineral group at all but a manner in which a mineral may break. Silicates are the most common mineral group.
What are the most common sports to see a compound fracture in?
Football
When does a non-union fracture result?
A non-union fracture may result when a fracture does not heal, such as in the case of an elderly person or an individual with medical complications
What is the most common mineral deficiency in the elderly?
Calcium
Are children and elderly people more at risk to fracture bones?
yes
What is the main term for fracture of the clavicle?
The main term for a fracture of the clavicle is a broken collarbone. It is one of the most common bones in the human body that get broken easily.
