Breach in continuity of a bone. Types of fractures include simple, compound, comminuted, greenstick, incomplete, impacted, longitudinal, oblique, stress or transverse.
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Information on fractures from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of fractures and their causes, symptoms and treatment.
David broke four bones in his foot, and documented the healing process here. Includes x-rays and photos.
Describes initial care of various types of fractures aimed at the layman.
Article on this common type of fracture, from the Mayo Clinic.
Translation by Francis Adams. An 89k text-only version is available for download.
Provides links to articles on fractures. Also features a search engine.
Information for patients about bone x-rays, including preparation, benefits and risks.
Information about broken bones, and resources to help understand this common orthopedic condition.
Information about broken bones, and resources to help understand this common orthopedic condition.
Provides links to articles on fractures. Also features a search engine.
Article on this common type of fracture, from the Mayo Clinic.
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of fractures and their causes, symptoms and treatment.
David broke four bones in his foot, and documented the healing process here. Includes x-rays and photos.
Information on fractures from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Describes initial care of various types of fractures aimed at the layman.
Information for patients about bone x-rays, including preparation, benefits and risks.
Translation by Francis Adams. An 89k text-only version is available for download.
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