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Understanding Bone Fractures -- Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of a Broken Bone?
Signs and symptoms of a broken bone include:
- Swelling or bruising over a bone.
- Deformity of an arm or leg.
- Pain in the injured area that gets worse when the area is moved or pressure is applied.
- Loss of function in the injured area.
- In open fractures, bone protruding from the skin.
Fractures are usually caused by a fall, blow, or other traumatic event. Pathologic fractures are those caused by disease (such as cancer) that weakens the bones and can occur with little or no trauma. Osteoporosis, a disorder in which the bones thin and lose strength as they age, causes 1.5 million fractures each year in the U.S. -- especially in the hip, wrist, and spine.
Understanding Hammertoes -- Prevention
Be good to your feet, for they bear you. They are designed to last a lifetime, but they are not maintenance free. Check your feet regularly for problems. This is especially true if you have diabetes or any other medical condition that causes poor circulation or numbness in your toes. If you do, check your feet daily so that problems can be caught early on. Good circulation is essential. When you're sitting down, put your feet up. If you've been sitting for a while, stretch your legs and feet. Give...
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Call Your Doctor About a Broken Bone If:
You think that you or someone you're with may have fractured a bone. This is a medical emergency.
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Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on March 21, 2012
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