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Sometimes, excess pressure is applied to a bone that results in the breaking of the bone, also
called a fracture. Fractures are common. Most people suffer from fractures at least once during
their lifetime. Children's bones are relatively more flexible and less likely to break. Falls or other
accidents that do not cause harm in children can cause complete fractures in older adults. Older
adults suffer from fractures more than children because their bones are comparatively brittle.

Bone fractures are caused by various reasons. It could be because of a fall from a height, motor
accidents and repetitive forces on the bone because of physical activities like running or
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½n open fracture is a fracture where the broken bone is exposed. That
is dangerous because of increased chances of infection.
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½ closed fracture is a fracture where the bone is broken, but the skin is
intact.
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The fracture occurs along one line, splitting the bone into two pieces.
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In this the bone splits into multiple pieces.
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½ compression fracture is a closed fracture that occurs when
two or more bones are forced against each other. It commonly occurs to the bones of the
spine and may be caused by falling into a standing or sitting position, or a result of
advanced osteoporosis.
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½n avulsion fracture is a closed fracture where a piece of bone is
broken off by a sudden, forceful contraction of a muscle. This type of fracture is common
in athletes and can occur when muscles are not properly stretched before activity. This
fracture can also because of an injury.
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½n impacted fracture is similar to a compression fracture, yet it
occurs within the same bone. It is a closed fracture which occurs when pressure is applied
to both ends of the bone, causing it to split into two fragments that jam into each other.
This type of fracture is common in car accidents and falls.
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It is a common overuse injury. It is most often seen in athletes who run
and jump on hard surfaces such as runners, ballet dancers and basketball players.
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It is common in individuals with osteoporosis.
Often no identifiable injury causes it. This results in significant pain and disability.
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If you experience pain while breathing you probably have a rib fracture.
In this condition you also have tenderness and shallow breathing.
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in this the bone fragments separate completely.
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in this the bone fragments are still partially joined.
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in this the fracture is parallel to the bone's long axis.
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in this the fracture is at a right angle to the bone's long axis.
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in this the fracture is diagonal to a bone's long axis.
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in this at least one part of the bone has been twisted.
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in this the fracture results in several fragments.
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in this the fracture is caused when bone fragments are driven into
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½ll fractures must be taken seriously. If you think that a bone has been fractured, you should
seek immediate medical treatment. ½n x-ray will help diagnose the condition.You may be in for
a long period of recuperation.


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