What is a Fracture?
A fracture, also known as a broken bone, is a condition that alters the contour in the bone. There are many types of fractures. Fractures often occur when there is a high force or impact put on a bone. Fractures are common and can be caused by a number of things. People break bones in sports injuries, car accidents, falls or from osteoporosis (bone weakening due to aging). Although most fractures are caused by trauma, they can be “pathologic” caused by an underlying disease such as cancer or severe osteoporosis. Medical care is needed immediately after a bone is fractured.
What causes a Broken Bone?
When a bone has an outside force exerted upon it, like a blow or a fall, there is potential that it cannot withstand the amount of force and it breaks. That loss of integrity results in a fracture. It is important to remember that a fracture, break or crack all describe the same situation, an injury to the bone where it has been damaged. Fracture, break and crack all mean the same thing.
Depending upon the situation, the amount of force required may not be very great. People with osteoporosis, the bones lack calcium and are brittle, a minor injury or even gravity may create enough of a force to cause a vertebral compression fracture of the back or a hip fracture.
What are the Symptoms of Fracture?
- An out-of-shape limb or joint that is visible to the eye.
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Unbearable or intense pain, especially on movement.
- Inability to move the affected bone or joint.
- Muscle spasms.
- Feeling of numbness or a tingling sensation.
- Skin discoloration around the affected area
- In some cases, the broken bone can be seen protruding out of the skin surface.
- Bleeding in case of open fracture.
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