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How do you pronounce astilbe?
like the phrase "a still bee", just with the stress on the second syllable
Difference between a closed fracture and a compound fracture?
A closed fracture is when the skin is still intact. A compound fracture is when the broken bone is sticking through the skin.
What bones in the back will heal without treatment after a fracture?
Ribs, need treatment or not still depends on the extend of fracture.
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.
What is the medical term meaning very thin fracture line with the bone pieces still together?
A Hairline Fracture OR Possibly a Green Stick Fracture where the 2 pieces of the bone are still in position, but the bone is cracked … like green stick.
Is it possible to have a hairline fracture and still be able to move the joint?
Yes, but it is usually painful and has some edema at 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.
How much pain is there?
This is the second time I've had a jones fracture. The doctor said the first never heeled. I was in pain the first three days but after the swelling went down I have'nt hurt anymore. I went back at week 3 foot was still not hurting. Can you have a jones fracture and not have no pain at all?
Did Justin bieber actually fracture his foot?
Yes he did. But he still did the concert.
Will a stress fracture of upper aspect of humerus resolve itself?
Yes and no. The body will repair itself to the best of its ability, but this can cause serious problems afterward. Yes it will, but medical attention is still needed to immobilize the area where the stress fracture is until it heals on it's own. I fractured a bone in my left ankle and all they did was put a tensor bandage on it and handed me crutches. It did heal on it's own, but as I grew older I do have some arthritis in that area, but nothing I can't handle without medication. The doctor that attended to me said a clean break was better than a fracture. HUH? No one wants either.
Does a fracture suffered 30 years ago still appear on an xray?
yes...
Is it possible for your 2nd metacarpal to be fractured if you have local swelling behind the knuckle but can still close your hand into a fist?
Yes, it is definitely possible. I had a displaced fracture on the second metacarpal of my right hand, and I could still use my hand completely normally (until I had a plaster splint on it for 4 weeks).
