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Greenstick fractures on X-ray. A greenstick fracture is a fracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and breaks. Greenstick fractures occur most often during infancy and childhood when bones are soft. The name is by analogy with green (i.e., fresh) wood which similarly breaks on the outside when bent.
A scapular fracture is a fracture of the scapula, the shoulder blade. The scapula is sturdy and located in a protected place, so it rarely breaks. When it does, it is an indication that the individual was subjected to a considerable amount of force and that severe chest trauma may be present. [1] High-speed vehicle accidents are the most common ...
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]
Humerus fracture. A humerus fracture is a break of the humerus bone in the upper arm. [1] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and bruising. [1] There may be a decreased ability to move the arm and the person may present holding their elbow. [2] Complications may include injury to an artery or nerve, and compartment syndrome.
A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is a bone fracture of 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 space surrounding the lung (pneumothorax), injury to the nerves or blood ...
Arm sling, specific exercises, surgery [3] Frequency. Common [4] A proximal humerus fracture is a break of the upper part of the bone of the arm (humerus). [3] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the shoulder. [1] Complications may include axillary nerve or axillary artery injury. [3]
Pain medication, elevation [1] Prognosis. Recovery over 1 to 2 years [1] Frequency. ≈33% of broken bones [2] 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.
Joint dislocation. A traumatic dislocation of the tibiotarsal joint of the ankle with distal fibular fracture. Open arrow marks the tibia and the closed arrow marks the talus. A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. [1]