What is Fracture?
A break or crack in a bone, ranging from hairline fractures to complete breaks requiring surgical repair with plates, screws, or rods.
Understanding Fracture
Fractures are classified by type (simple, compound, comminuted) and location. Compound fractures break through the skin and risk infection. Some fractures heal with casting, while others require open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. Complications can include chronic pain, arthritis, and limited mobility.
Examples
- 1Broken arm requiring surgical plate and screws
- 2Compound leg fracture from motorcycle accident
- 3Stress fracture from repetitive workplace activity
Related Terms
Whiplash
A neck injury caused by a sudden back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end car accidents.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A disruption in normal brain function caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury, ranging from mild concussions to severe permanent damage.
Concussion
A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head that temporarily affects brain function, causing symptoms like headache, confusion, and memory problems.
Soft Tissue Injury
Damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, or other connective tissues, often caused by trauma, overuse, or sudden movements like those in car accidents.
Herniated Disc
A spinal injury where the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through the tough outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
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