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Orthopedics. Diagnostic method. X-ray, MRI. A bone fracture (abbreviated FRX or Fx, Fx, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of any bone in the body. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture. [ 1 ]
Although taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy raises blood levels of vitamin D in the mother at term, [106] the full extent of benefits for the mother or baby is unclear. [ 105 ] [ 106 ] [ 107 ] Pregnant women who take an adequate amount of vitamin D during gestation may experience a lower risk of pre-eclampsia [ 108 ] and positive ...
A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is a bone fractureof the clavicle.[1] Symptoms typically include pain at the site of the break and a decreased ability to move the affected arm.[1] Complications can include a collection of air in the pleural spacesurrounding the lung (pneumothorax), injury to the nervesor blood vesselsin ...
15% (50 year olds), 70% (over 80 year olds)[7] Osteoporosisis a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissueleading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracturerisk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly.[3]
Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium. The impairment of bone metabolism causes inadequate bone mineralization. Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets ...
Description. Cissus quadrangularis reaches a height of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and has quadrangular-sectioned branches with internodes 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long and 1.2–1.5 cm (0.5–0.6 in) wide. Along each angle is a leathery edge. Toothed trilobe leaves 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in) wide appear at the nodes. Each has a tendril emerging from the opposite ...
A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a fracture of any of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. Examples of common causes in humans are traffic collisions and diving into shallow water. Abnormal movement of neck bones or pieces of bone can cause a spinal cord injury, resulting in loss of sensation, paralysis, or usually ...
Bone mineral density decreases with increasing age. Osteoporotic bone loss can be prevented through an adequate intake of vitamin C and vitamin D , coupled with exercise and by being a non-smoker. A study by Cheng et al. in 1997, [ 10 ] showed that greater bone density indicated less risk for fractures in the calcaneus.