What Happens When a Bone Breaks? It hurts to break a bone! It’s different for everyone, but the pain is often like the deep ache you get from a super bad stomachache or headache. Some people may experience sharper pain — especially with an open fracture. What are the mostRead More →
Doctors often use X-rays to diagnose fractures, but many early stress fractures are too small to appear on an X-ray. If an X-ray looks normal but symptoms suggest the presence of a stress fracture, your doctor may recommend another imaging test, such as an MRI scan. What does the beginningRead More →
Common causes of spiral fractures include: skiing or snowboarding injuries (when the leg is twisted by being stuck in a boot); soccer collisions due to two players running into one another and becoming entangled/twisted; football tackles or collisions that include one player being held/restrained by another while the … HowRead More →
When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a nonunion or a delayed union. In the former case, the bone doesn’t heal at all, which means that it will remain broken. As a result, swelling, tenderness, and pain will continue to worsen over time. Will a fractureRead More →
Advertisement Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a clean piece of clothing. Immobilize the injured area. Don’t try to realign the bone or push a bone that’s sticking out back in. … Apply ice packs to limit swelling and helpRead More →