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A fracture is a broken bone. It needs medical care. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number.
A broken wrist is a break or crack in one or more of the bones of your wrist. The most common of these injuries occurs in the wrist when people try to catch ...
Restricting movement of a broken bone, which requires a splint, sling, brace or cast, is critical to healing. Before applying a cast, your doctor will likely ...
A broken or fractured ankle is an injury to the bone. You may experience a broken ankle from a twisting injury from a simple misstep or fall, or from direct ...
If the pieces of broken bone aren't lined up properly for healing, you may be referred to a doctor specializing in orthopedic surgery. What you can do. You may ...
Pain when wearing shoes and difficulty walking can signal a broken toe — so see your health care provider to help it heal and ease pain.
Diagnosis. Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack.
A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.
To diagnose a broken foot, your healthcare professional might order one or more of these imaging tests.
For healing, any broken bone must be kept still. People who have a broken collarbone usually need to wear a sling. Bone healing usually takes 3 to 6 weeks for ...
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