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An open fracture (or compound fracture) is a bone fracture where the broken bone breaks through the skin. [2] A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress , or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis , osteopenia , bone cancer , or osteogenesis imperfecta ...
A distal radius fracture, also known as wrist fracture, is a break of the part of the radius bone which is close to the wrist. [1] Symptoms include pain, bruising, and rapid-onset swelling. [1] The ulna bone may also be broken. [1] In younger people, these fractures typically occur during sports or a motor vehicle collision. [2]
The fracture is typically accompanied by a discoloration of the skin at the site of the fracture. [3] [4] A crackling or rattling sound may also be present, caused by the fractured humerus pressing against itself. [5] In cases in which the nerves are affected, then there will be a loss of control or sensation in the arm below the fracture.
An ulna fracture is a break in the ulna bone, one of the two bones in the forearm. [2] It is often associated with a fracture of the other forearm bone, the radius. [1] [3]An ulna fracture can be a single break as in a so called nightstick fracture, which can be caused by someone being hit on the inside of the forearm often by a stick, notably when they are holding their arm up to protect ...
Nearly 40 years ago, in his hometown of Waverly, Nebraska, Matt Sesow lost his arm in a nearly fatal accident caused by an airplane propeller. Today, Matt is an acclaimed professional artist in ...
Actor Jeremy Renner was crushed by a snowplow, leaving him in critical condition with more than 30 broken bones. Here is the timeline of the accident. Jeremy Renner shares update on recovery after ...
A proximal humerus fracture is a break of the upper part of the bone of the arm . [3] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the shoulder . [ 1 ] Complications may include axillary nerve or axillary artery injury.
[7] [2] Distal humeral fractures are related to high energy trauma from falling from a height or in a motor vehicle accident, this results in stiffness and restricted range of motion. [18] Elbow dislocation and radial head or neck fractures are common when one falls on an outstretched hand. [ 18 ]