A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you will need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
An x-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Imaging with x-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
A bone x-ray makes images of any bone in the body, including the hand, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, spine, pelvis, hip, thigh, knee, leg (shin), ankle or foot. A doctor will then consult the images to decide on how best to repair the damage.
Don’t move the person except if necessary to avoid further injury. Take these actions immediately while waiting for medical help:
Use your own discretion in terms of moving the patent. If the patient is seriously injured, call 9-1-1 and use the steps above whilst you await help. If it is an injury to a hand or forearm and the patient is able to move with reasonable comfort, drive them to the nearest medical center.
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