Bone Fracture
What is a Bone Fracture?
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. It can be the result of high force impact or stress, or trivial injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones such as osteoporosis, bone cancer, or osteogenesis  imperfecta.
Types of bone fracture include:
·         Stress fracture
·         Compression fracture: As people age, there is a potential for the bones to develop osteoporosis, a condition where bones lose their calcium content.
·         Rib Fracture
·        Skull Fracture
Symptoms

• Pain: Bone fracture is very painful for the following reasons:

·         Edema of nearby soft tissues caused by bleeding of torn periosteal blood vessels evokes pressure pain
·         Muscle spasms trying to hold bone fragments in place

• Swelling


• Bruising from internal bleeding


• Loss of function in the injured area

Cause
A fracture is most often caused by some type of trauma to a bone. This trauma might occur as a result of:
·         Fall
·         Physical abuse
·         Motor vehicle accident
·         Disease that weaken the bones
·         Osteoporosis
·         Bone Cancer
·        Contact sports  
Western medicine treatment
The treatment for a bone fracture depends upon the type and location of the fracture and the patient’s age and medical history. Some of the treatments include:
·         Orthopedics
·         Rest
·         Ice packs
·         Immobilization
·         Anti-inflammatory Medicines
·         Severe fractures may require internal devices, such as screws, rods, or plates, to hold the bones in place.
·         Calcium in the diet help strengthen the bones and prevent bone fractures
·         Surgery may be necessary when a fracture is open, severe, or has resulted in severe injury to the surrounding tissues
 
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