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It is important to follow what the doctor's orders are, as it will vary per person based on the severity of the fracture and how well it has healed. Often an air cast or lighter brace or sleeve will be recommended just to keep the area stable. Of course, physical activity and sports should be limited to avoid quickly re-injuring it. Some doctors may also be able to describe some exercises or strecthes to help re-build strength in the surrounding muscles, too.
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When does a person can return to work after hairline fracture?
The amount of time a person needs to take off of work after a hairline fracture depends on the location of the fracture and whether or not surgery was required. The average time a person requires off of work is 4-6 weeks.
What is the difference between a chip fracture of the foot and a hairline fracture?
I'm pretty sure if you have a chip fracture it means that a piece of the bone has been chipped off. A hairline fracture means the bone is broken. However the break is very minor and most likely isn't broken all the way through.
How do you treat a forearm hairline fracture?
Hairline fractures can also occur when there is a sudden change in the way physical activity is performed. For example, if an athlete who usually runs on grass, suddenly begins running on concrete, he/she could develop a hairline fracture. Even a change in the intensity with which an activity is carried out can lead to a hairline fracture. For example, if a person who usually walks two kilometers on average suddenly decides to run for those two kilometers, they may develop a hairline fracture. To treat a hairline or stress fracture a doctor will usually recommend the use of crutches or a cast to keep the weight off the injured part of the body. Along with some medication for the pain and to prevent infection, this is a good non-surgical approach to treating a hairline fracture. In some cases, however, surgery may be recommended. Here the basic idea is to support the bone to help it heal. This is done by inserting screws or plates (usually in the foot) to keep the bones together. Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment and facilities for hairline fracture.
Why there is stiffness of joints after fracture?
A person that has a fracture will usually have a cast for a few weeks. After the cast is taken off, the joints will feel stiff. This is because the muscles have not been moving as much as they did before the fracture. With therapy, the stiffness will go away.
How can you hairline fracture your ankle?
I got a hairline fracture in my ankle by to running up a slide and jumping off and due to not wearing proper shoes. When I landed I mistakenly landed on my left foot and due to all that force coming down on that one ankle, the outer part of my foot touched the side of my calf..... It swelled up so bad that when I got it X-Ray'd the doctors couldn't see the fracture, they thought I just got a real bad sprain. It wasn't until a week later they realized I had a hairline fracture in my ankle. Sorry for rambling on. :P
What is treatment for hairline fracture of foot bone?
It is caused by unusual or repeated stress. This is in contrast to other types of fractures, which are usually characterized by a solitary, severe impact. It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone. this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and metatarsals (bones of the foot). It is a common sports injury, and most cases are associated with athletics.
Jones fracture when i get my cast off do you have to wear a boot or something like that?
Yes you get a walking boot.
What is a Jones fracture?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal of the foot. It is often mistaken for a Dancer's fracture (avulsion of bone off base of 5th metatarsal).
What is a break in a bone?
A fracture, abbreviated fx. There is many different types of fractures. A comminuted fracture breaks completely off and is shattered in many areas. greenstick fracture is a half break. Compound is broken off rigidly. A impacted fracture is broken completely off but it is a clean break. Colles fracture occurs in the wrist. These are to name only a few common ones.
What is granite fracture?
the parts broken off
Can you keep an arm cast once its taken off?
Yes, you can request any cast to be kept once it has been removed.
What are the symptoms of a hairline fracture in the patella?
It should show up in xray imagery as a thin white line, especially if the image is taken while the area isn't swollen. Other symtpoms include a large hematoma on top of the patella that is itself topped by a "fat cap" -- fat or marrow from inside the bone that has leaked out and floated to the surface of the hematoma. Also, most fractured patellas are proximally displaced (although other displacements are possible). Lay the patent down and compare to the non-injured patella for positioning. One test for a more seriously fractured patella is to lay the patient on their back and ask them to attempt to perform a leg lift with the injured leg -- no more than 10 degrees, or to the point it hurts. If the patient cannot lift the leg (regardless of pain), this is an indication of a fracture, as the connective tissue bonding the quadriceps to the back of the patella is not getting sufficient leverage to lift the leg. This can be a very painful injury. All evaluation should be performed in a manner that does not increase patient suffering, or skipped altogether. This injury and other patellar injuries like it respond very well to cold packing. 10 minutes on; 10 minutes off.
