Can your arm be broken without you knowing it?
Yes it is possible it happens all the tie it depends what sort of break or fracture it is, it took my brother a week to find out he had broken it.
What is a collar and cuff sling used for?
a collar and cuff sling is used for:
(the latter two are mainly treated with a normal arm sling)
What is used to support a fractured forearm wrist or hand after fracture has been splinted?
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
Is a fractured proximal phalanx considered a broken toe or foot?
A phalanx is a toe bone. Thus a fractured proximal phalanx is a broken toe.
What kind of dr do you see for a broken toe?
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What kind of fracture is a faint line in the shaft of a bone?
This would be a hairline fracture or stress fracture. These only occur in weight bearing bones.
Is there such thing as a kit with fake plaster casts in so you can pretend you have a broken arm?
Not that I know of. However the process is so simple that a kit would kind of be over-kill.
Material: Vaseline or (shaving cream and rasor), roller gauge bandage, plaster of Paris.
What are symptoms of a pubic bone fracture?
A family member has done this. Symptoms were.
Extreme pain and unable to stand initially. Then severe difficulty in walking for the first 24 hours.
Continued difficulty in walking without support for the first few weeks (ie needed a stick).
Difficulty in sitting and getting up from sitting.
Pain between legs.
feeling fine from stomach up.
Pain in bottom, around cheeks of bum.
Fracture discovered on x ray
A greenstick fracture is afracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and partially breaks. The bones become harder(calcified) and more brittle with age, it occurs almost exclusively during infancy and childhood when their bones are soft. The name is by analogy with green wood which similarly breaks on the outside when bent. There are three basic forms of greenstick fracture. In the first a transverse fracture occurs in the cortex, extends into the midportion of the bone and becomes oriented along the longitudinal axis of the bone without disrupting the opposite cortex. The second form is a torus or buckling fracture, caused by impaction. The third is a bow fracture in which the bone becomes curved along its longitudinal axis. A greenstick fracture is afracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and partially breaks. The bones become harder(calcified) and more brittle with age, it occurs almost exclusively during infancy and childhood when their bones are soft. The name is by analogy with green wood which similarly breaks on the outside when bent. There are three basic forms of greenstick fracture. In the first a transverse fracture occurs in the cortex, extends into the midportion of the bone and becomes oriented along the longitudinal axis of the bone without disrupting the opposite cortex. The second form is a torus or buckling fracture, caused by impaction. The third is a bow fracture in which the bone becomes curved along its longitudinal axis.
Do bandages really help a broken arm?
Bandages do not, however a cast or splint will. The key on a broken bone is to keep it stable and immobile to allow it to heal. If it is a compound fracture, bandages are used to stop bleeding and protect the wound from further damage.
When might a patient need open reduction of a fracture?
if there is an open, severe, or comminuted fracture. This procedure allows a physician to examine and surgically correct associated soft tissue damage while reducing the fracture and, if necessary, applying internal or external devices
What is emergency treatment for pelvic fracture?
It depends on where the fracture is exactly and if the bones are displaced, meaning they''ve moved out of normal positioning when they were fractured. For certain pelvic fractures where the bones are not in correct placement and need to be brought back together and held in place, pins and an external fixator is sometimes used. This is metal hardware that is outside the body but holds pins in place that secure the bones. Most often there is no kind of surgical procedure to repair a pelvic fracture, it's allowed to heal on it's own when the ends of the fractured bone are still in place. It's painful but the pain isn't usually intolerable and gets better fairly quickly.
Why do atmospheric pressure changes cause pain in broken bones?
When long bones are growing, small pockets or trabecular are stretched along the bone's length and the negative pressure in this space results from the increased volume. When the bone is broken, the ends of the break heal with the pressure in these long honey tubes nor standardised at 1atmosphere. Once the break has consolidated, any sudden drop in the barometer, tends to result in a painful sensation as the pressure in the bone is greater than that's outside of it and pressure sensors signal the result as a mild ache.
What are some examples of fracture aftercare?
cast change, medication adjustments, follow-up care after fracture treatment
It depends on the person. You definitely don't want to start too early, which leaves you vulnerable to re-injuring your ankle. Talk your doctor and ask him/her what he/she suggests. He/she will probably also suggest that you start off slowly to get back in the groove of things.
Why is fixing a fractured bone called reducing the fracture?
"Reducing a fracture" is literally what you do when you "fix" a bone that is fractured.
When a bone breaks there is a "space" separating the two pieces of bone. The space, also called a "fracture", can be very small or very large but there is a space nonetheless.
To fix this bone you need to bring the two pieces back together in an anatomic position and "minimize the space" created by the break or in other words "reduce the fracture"
A bone fracture should definitely be washed, but this is not a process that is done at home. If you are suffering from a bone fracture, immediatly seek treatment at an emergency room. ER staff will clean and set the fracture for you.
It is when your bone splits but does not break in half. It is mainly just a crack in your bone
What are the different types of bone fractures?
There are various types of Fractures:
1. Simple fracture - does not break the skin.
2. Compound fracture - a fracture breaking the skin; also called "open fracture".
3. Greenstick fracture - a bend-like fracture in children.
4. Stress fracture - a fracture caused by repeated stress to the bone.
5. Pathological fracture - a fracture caused by underlying diseases.
6. Complicated fracture - also damaging nearby tissues.
7. Depressed fracture - skull fracture with bone forced inwards.
8. Comminuted fracture - multiple fractures and associated tissue damage to a single bone.
start at the bottom of your foot/cleat.rap it around. then with a diffrent piece rap your mid calf to your ankle. then new piece. now a single piece, rap your foot then ankle and repeat until covered complety and it should feel tight and stiff
What is the emergency first aid for a broken leg?
Use the Acronym
RICE
Rest- have the victim rest
Immobilize- in a splint
Cold- apply ice
Elevate- leg above the heart
How long does it take to recover from a broken jaw?
Hello. I am Jordin Leeks. I was in my bathroom and slipped about 2 years ago and i fell and my jaw broke. I understand how it feels. Its really a serious pain. Well it takes about 4 or 5 months to recover depending how bad or how good it was. So i hope whoever is asking this question Gets better. Or even its your syboling or friend. Well i hope this worked!.. Take care