Fracture

traumatic fracture as a trauma sustained by a fall or an auto accident; also known as a broken bone, this is when the bone cracks or breaks during a high impact situation. The traumatic fracture can also be stress fractures where the bone breaks due to overuse whereas a compound or open fracture tend to cut through the skin. Compound fractures, unlike a closed or simple fracture which is hard to see because it does not protrude through the surface. But one of the most misunderstood fractures is the

Radius Fractures Introduction A distal radial fracture is also commonly known as a Colles fracture. This is a fracture of the distal metaphysis of the radius, which often has dorsal displacement leading to deformity commonly referred to as a dinner folk deformity. It is caused due to a fall on the outstretched hand (FOOSH). This type of fracture was first described by an Irish surgeon, Abraham Colles in 1814 (Radiopaedia, 2014). Epidemiology Colles fracture becomes

Knee Fracture, Pediatric A knee fracture is a break in a bone of the knee. The break may be in the kneecap (patella), the lower part of the thighbone (femur), or in the upper part of the shinbone (tibia). There are several kinds of fractures. They include: Greenstick. In this type of fracture, the bone cracks on one side. Bend. In this type of fracture, the bone is bent and not actually broken. Torus. In this type of fracture, the bone is twisted or buckled but not broken. Complete

Toe Fracture A toe fracture is a break in the bone of a toe. There are many types of fractures. There are different ways of treating these fractures. Your health care provider will discuss the best way to treat your fracture. CAUSES Dropping a heavy object on the toe. Blunt force or trauma to toe. Repetitive stress or strain on the toe (stress fracture). RISK FACTORS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The main symptoms of a broken toe are pain and swelling shortly after the injury. Other symptoms

- A fracture occurs when there is a break in a bone. It can usually be healed, so long as portions of the blood supply, periosteum, and endosteum are still intact. A fractured bone undergoes repair through a series of four steps. - The first step in bone fracture repair is the formation of a hematoma. When blood vessels within the bone tear, they hemorrhage. This results in the formation of a clot at the site of the break. Thus, a fracture hematoma is formed, stopping the flow of blood into the

Skull Fracture, Pediatric A skull fracture is a break or crack in one of the bones that make up the skull. Skull fractures range in severity. They are usually more serious if: • They happen with an injury to the brain, spine, nerves, or blood vessels. • The fractured bone has moved out of place. Bones that have moved can push into the brain or nearby bones. • The fractured bone is at the back or bottom (base) of the skull. Most children with a skull fracture make a full recovery. CAUSES

pressure is applied to the bones that results to what we know as fracture. Fractures are often classified as either open or closed. An open fracture is a fracture where a piece of a broken bone pierces through the skin. This can be dangerous because the bone is exposed, increasing the risk of infection. A closed fracture is a fracture where the bone is broken but does not come through the skin. A compression fracture is a close fracture that occurs when two or more bones are forced against each other

Although small and seemingly insignificant, finger fractures can result in major complications. The severity of most acute finger injuries are usually underestimated, leading to improper care. Even the slightest hairline fracture can cause serious pain, discomfort and even possibly permanent damage. Broken fingers can affect daily life, making easy tasks for healthy extremities difficult. Some finger injuries are not accounted for, resulting in the loss of the ability to utilize finger and bringing

In grid-based models, the fracture is propagated through a fixed grid. This idea was used in early 2D hydraulic fracture simulators (Settari 1980) where when the stress normal to the fracture plane exceeded the tensile strength, the fracture extended into a new grid cell. Therefore, grid-based models were suitable for coupling with reservoir simulators and geomechanics codes (Ji, Settari, and Sullivan 2009). 3D grid-based models were extended to deal with multiple fractures, for example, the MultiFrac

classify the fractures and also assess correctly the extent of soft tissue injury. For assessment and classification of peri-articular fractures, the OTA/AO classification is a widely accepted method. (Figure.1) Classification and diagnosis is simplified by breaking the process down into simple algorithms. Type A for any fracture which is completely extra articular. Type B injuries are those intra-articular fractures which have some intact portion of metaphysis. Types C intra-articular fractures are with