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… Jones Fracture On this page: What is a Jones fracture? A Jones fracture is a break or a thin (hairline) crack in the fifth …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone …
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… Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist On this page: Overview Overview What is a scaphoid fracture of the wrist? A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … X-ray of the nose may be done. If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan will be done. Your doctor … days. How is a broken nose treated? Immediately after the fracture, apply ice and keep your head elevated. You may …
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… Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning) On this page: Surgery Overview … Surgery is usually the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting the bone lined … fixation. Hip pinning is usually for people who have fractures in which the bones can be properly aligned. A …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … Information Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a fracture in a weakened hip bone. Children and young adults …
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… options Take a bisphosphonate to lower the risk of bone fractures. Also use healthy habits to help protect your … not to take bisphosphonates depends on what your risk of a fracture is and how you feel about the pros and cons of your … one right decision. If you are at a higher risk of having a fracture, taking bisphosphonates is more likely to help you …
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… Home treatment can relieve the pain and discomfort. Rib fracture An injury to the chest may break or crack a rib or … gets worse when you press or lie on the injured area. Rib fractures are painful but often can be treated at home if no … Home treatment can relieve the pain and discomfort. Rib fracture An injury to the chest may break or crack a rib or …
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… the doctor thinks you might have other facial injuries or fractures. Seriousness of a nose injury Whether or not your … by abuse. Physical abuse often causes bruises, burns, fractures, head injuries, and other injuries. If you suspect … , or other CSF infection. Treatment Treatment of a simple fracture, when the bone is still in place, usually includes …