What Happens When You Break a Bone
Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on February 13, 2023
What Causes Bones to Break?
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What Kind of Break?
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Types of Fractures
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What It Feels Like: Pain
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What It Feels Like: Other Symptoms
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Bone Repair: Step 1
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Bone Repair: Step 2
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Bone Repair: Step 3
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Bone Repair: Step 4
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Treatment for Basic Breaks
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Treatment for Complex Breaks
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Recovery: Weeks 1-2
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Recovery: Weeks 3-5
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Recovery: Weeks 6-8
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When to Call Your Doctor
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