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Bone Pain and Fractures
Bone pain is an unbearable kind of pain emanating from the bone tissue; whereas, bone fracture refers to a break in the bone’s continuity. These conditions can be due to high force stress or impact on the bone.
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Fracture means a type of break. Not the same as a broken bone. A broken bone is when the bone snaps and the two peices of bone come apart. A fracture is when the bone breaks but does not come apart/disconnect.
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Like any bone in a limb, a toe can be broken when the force or twisting motion outweighs the strength of a bone. Most toe fractures happen from falls, twisting falls, jamming the toe against an immovable object, or dropping a significant weight on it. Toes can be broken at any point, but often occur at the base or main joint. Toes are NOT normally put into a cast, but are often "Buddy-taped" to another toe to act as a support and splint.
A toe fracture is possibly one of the most painful fractures (except the spine). Because of the small area, swelling spreads into adjoining tissues---which means all the toes will be painful, difficult or impossible to bend, and all will likely turn lovely shades from blue, black, purple, and green. With a single broken toe, it will be almost impossible to bear weight or to walk. Because a natural step requires the human foot to "roll" from the toes down on the floor (with heel up), to heel on the floor (as toes lift), a fracture in any toe makes that natural rocking motion exquisitely painful. Although hopping is an idea, the idea is short lived because every hop jars the painful toe/foot. Therefore, most people with a broken toe end up in a chair for several days to a week.
A compound fracture can be described as when?
A compound fracture can be described as when the bone is visible sticking out of the skin
How long does it take for a fractured growth plate to heal?
It took mine around 4 weeks to heal but my mom didnt take me to the doctor til two weeks after i did it so i only needed a cast for 4 weeks but i would of needed it for 6.
How do fractures commonly occur?
Fractures are broken bones. Most fractures occur from: * Sudden accelleration or decelleration -- car collisions, falls * Torsion -- sharp twists -- side car collisions etc. * Penetration trauma -- bullet wounds * Crushing or compression -- car acciddents, something falling on you * Repetitive Impact (jumping up and down for a few hours on a very hard surface can cause shin splints -- small, linear stress fractures).
How many weeks does a fractured patella completely heals?
A broken patella can take up to eight weeks to mend depending on the type of break. If there are complications associated with the break or if the break is a compound fracture, this can take a little longer.
What is closed or nondisplaced fracture?
Calcaneal fractures, also known as Lover's fracture and Don Juan fracture, are a fracture of the calcaneus or heel. A Nondisplaced calcaneus fracture is a stable fracture where the broken ends of the bones meet up correctly and are aligned.
What bone is fractured when you have a fractured hip?
A hip fracture generally refers to the fracture of the head or neck of the femur (thigh) bone. There are several different areas that can suffer a fracture and still be called a hip fracture. For example, a fracture to the greater or lesser trochanters of the femur are also commonly called hip fractures by the general public.
How long for a broken foot to heal if no surgery is required?
Depends upon the severity of the fracture about 3-4 months
What therapy will you need for a broken tibia no surgery?
If someone breaks a tibia bone, there are a couple ways to fix it. There is surgery, or you can let it heal on its own. The process of healing involves weight bearing, physical therapy, and early motion and may take at least 4 months to heal.
What is a chronic pelvic fracture?
I fractured the pubic ramus - upper & lower-non-displaced with no surgery 10-18-08. I have intense pain down the inside of my right leg likened to a knife cutting deep into the leg almost to the knee. I also have intense numbness and pain in the outside of both legs from the hip to the knee. Is this common in this type injury? I have to cross my legs to get out of bed in the morning the pain in so bad in the inside of the right leg. Please advise. Thank you.
Describe a mild pelvic fracture?
The prognosis for minor pelvic fractures is excellent, with most people gaining full mobility in a matter of weeks or months.
What happens if a broken bone doesn't heal properly?
If a fracture isn't treated, the bone will still heal, but it may not heal correctly. The bone may grow together improperly and result in a crooked or lumpy area. It may also end up being more painful in the long term than it would have been if it had been properly treated.
How long does swelling last after broken ankle?
I broke 3 bones in my ankle April 2010. I had to have surgery & had 1 plate and 11 screws put in my ankle. It has now been 3 months since my injury & I am still having alot of swelling with my ankle. My doctor has me wearing a compression stocking to keep the swelling down & he also has me going to rehab to get the muscles moving around to help with the swelling. It's just gonna take some time with this type of injury for you to fully recover. My doctor told me it would take a full year before I would start feeling back to normal. I have had so many people tell me that I will have swelling for the next year or two. I get my boot off in two days and begin to start walking on it again. I didn't think I'd ever get to this point but am so excited to be able to start getting my normal life back. I know I still have a long ways to go before I am fully recovered and the swelling totally is gone. Hope that I helped answer your question.
Your heel is a bone called the calcaneous, and bones can certainly be broken. If you feel you have broken or cracked a bone, have your doctor X-ray it to be certain. They can give you a cast that you can walk on until the bone heals.
