Bone Fractures

Sirinthip ThanomphonJune 16,2010

Skeletal System

Is all of the bones in the body and the tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connect them.

The major function of the skeleton is to provide support for our body.

Bone Factures Is a medical

condition in which there is a break or a rupture in the continuity of the bone.

Common sites of bone fracture are ankle, knee, wrist, and hip.

There are several types of bone fractures.

Causes of Bone Fractures

Fractures occur when there is more force applied to the bone than the bone can take up.

It can occur from falls, trauma, or as a result of a direct blow or kick to the body.

Oblique Fracture

Is a fracture in which the line of break runs obliquely to the axis of the bone.

Comminuted Fracture Is a fracture in which the bone is shattered,

splintered, or crushed into many small pieces or fragments.

Spiral Fracture Is a fracture in which the fracture line spirals

around the shaft of bone. Can be cause by twisting injury and is often slower to heal than other types of fractures.

Compound Fracture Is the fracture in which the skin has been

broken through the fracture. Also called and open fracture.

Symptoms of Bone Fracture

pain in the injured area.swelling in the injured area. obvious deformity in the injured area. difficulty using or moving the injured area

in a normal manner. warmth, bruising, or redness in the injured

area. The symptoms of a broken bone may

resemble other conditions.

Diagnosis

The physician makes the diagnosis with physical examination and diagnostic tests.

x-rays. Magnetic resonance

imaging (MRI) Computed tomography

scan (Also called a CT or CAT scan.

Complication

Bleeding. Hemorrhage Shock Dead Embolism Circulation problems.

Treatment

Individual overall health, and medical history. Specific treatment for a fracture will be

determined physician based on extent of the fracture.

Treatment may include: splint or cast, medication (for pain control), traction, surgery.

The goal of treatment is to control the pain promote healing, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the fractured area.

References

Fremgen, Bonnie F., and Suzanne S. Frucht. Medical Terminology: a Living Language. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. Print.

"Sprains and Strains - My Child Has." Children's Hospital Boston. Web. 17 June 2010. <http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1109/mainpageS1109P0.html>.

"Fracture Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment by MedicineNet.com." Web. 17 June 2010. <http://www.medicinenet.com/fracture/article.htm>.

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