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· Orthopedics
Bone Fracture
Broken bone · Trauma or stress
A break in a bone from trauma or weakened bone (osteoporosis). Proper alignment and immobilisation lead to full recovery in most cases.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- Common after falls
- Typical age
- Children and elderly
- Outlook
- Curable with proper care
- System
- Bones
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What causes it
Causes
- Falls, road accidents
- Sports injury
- Osteoporosis (low-energy fracture)
- Bone cancer
- Repetitive stress (stress fracture)
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- Sudden severe pain
- Visible deformity or swelling
- Inability to bear weight
- Bruising
- Bone protruding through skin (open)
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- X-ray to confirm
- Cast or surgical fixation
- Pain relief
- Physiotherapy after immobilisation
- Treat osteoporosis if low-energy break
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Fall-proof the home
- Treat osteoporosis
- Strength training
- Wear protective gear in sports
- Calcium + vitamin D
Do’s
- Immobilise after suspected fracture
- Elevate the limb
- Apply cold pack
- See orthopedic surgeon promptly
Don’ts
- Move a suspected fracture roughly
- Skip post-cast physiotherapy
- Bear weight too early
- Drive in a long-leg cast
See a doctor immediately if
Symptoms are sudden or severe, getting worse despite home care, or interfering with sleep, work or daily life. Don’t self-diagnose from the internet — book a verified clinician below.
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.