What is a Bone Fracture?
A bone fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are common. Most people fracture at least one bone during their lifetime. The severity of fractures increase with age. Children’s bones are more flexible and less likely to break. Falls or other accidents that do not harm children can cause complete fractures in older adults. Older adults suffer from fractures more than children because their bones are more likely to be brittle. Bone Fractures occur when a bone can’t withstand the physical force excerpted on it. Some Bone Fracture Symptoms? Swelling around the injured area Loss of function in the injured area Bruising around the injured area Deformity of a limb What causes a bone fracture? There are many types of fractures: simple, stress, comminuted, impacted, compound, complete and incomplete. Simple: Bone breaks into two pieces. Stress: Hairline break that is often invisible on the x-ray for the first six weeks after the onset of pain. Comminuted: Bone fragments into several pieces Imp
