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*Femur Fracture Ch ... Your child has a broken bone and may need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Learn more about how ... their thighbone (femur). The femur is a strong bone and is very hard to break. So a femur fracture is ... 89347;When Your Child Has a Femur Fracture;femur fracture;Femoral Fractures;Femoral Fracture ... ;Femoral Neck Fractures;Trochanter;Trochanters;Leg Injuries;Leg Injury;Tibial Fractures;Tibial Fracture

What is a foot fracture? With 26 bones in a single foot, almost any of them can be broken. Many breaks ... . When a foot is fractured, the site of the fracture usually is painful and swollen. The site of the ... foot pain;foot problem;anatomy foot;heel spurs;corn;bunion;Morton's neuroma;hammertoes;ankle sprain;foot fracture

to know about getting the correct treatment. Leg or Arm Fracture Bones can break (fracture ... case, you'll be admitted to the hospital or referred to a bone specialist (orthopedic surgeon ... 85277;leg or arm fractures;leg fractures;arm fractures;broken leg;broken arm

Detailed information on the most common orthopedic disorders, including arthritis, osteoarthritis ... epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfers el Topic Index - Orthopedic Disorders ... problem, fractures, low back pain, hand pain, hand problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain, knee ... the bone, scoliosis, shoulder pain, shoulder problems, soft tissue injuries

*Bone Fractures ... fracture site. Segmental. The same bone is broken in 2 places, so there is a "floating" piece ... A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Read on for details about causes ... Fractures;p00915

Understanding Pilon Fracture of the Ankle ... of these bones make up part of the ankle. Pilon Fracture of the Ankle What is a pilon ... pilon fractures will not need surgery. If the bones of your tibia still line up correctly, you might

Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders Bone Cancer Fractures Crutch Walking Cast ... Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children Topic Index The Pediatric ... disorders, orthopaedic Infectious Disorders, Bone Cancer, Fractures, Crutch Walking, Cast Types, cast care, sports injury

blade (scapula). These bones hold your arms in place and help them move. Collarbone breaks (fractures ... fracture these bones. A baby's collarbone may fracture during birth. Shoulder blades rarely break. When ... 85283;shoulder blade and collarbone fracture;shoulder blade fracture;collarbone fracture;broken ... collarbone;broken clavicle;clavicle fracture;broken shoulder;broken scapula;scapula fracture

nervous system that carries messages from the brain to the body. A broken (fractured) bone in the neck or ... care and keep all follow-up appointments. Severe or complex fractures often need surgery to ease ... 85279;Neck or Spine Fractures (Broken Neck or Spine);Neck or Spine Fractures;Broken Neck or Spine ... ;Spinal Fractures;Spinal Fracture;neck fractures;neck fracture;broken neck;broken spine

Detailed information on the most common orthopedic disorders, including arthritis, osteoarthritis ... epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfers el Common Orthopedic Disorders Many ... problem, fractures, low back pain, hand pain, hand problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain, knee ... the bone, scoliosis, shoulder pain, shoulder problems, soft tissue injuries

, legs, or feet. There are many types of fractures. But all fractures heal the same way: New bone ... Bones can break anywhere in the body. Casts are often used for fractures in the hands, arms ... Common Types of Fractures;85993;avulsion fracture

A boxer's fracture is a break in a bone in outer edge of the hand. The bone is under the ... pinky finger bones. Boxer's fracture gets its name because it is often caused by punching a hard ... 90290;boxer's fracture;hand injury;pinky finger fracture;fifth metacarpal injury;finger fracture;orthopaedics

Detailed information on orthopaedic disorders in children Topic Index - Orthopedics ... Orthopedics Home The Pediatric Orthopedics Team Evaluation Procedures Congenital and Hereditary ... disorders, orthopaedic Infectious Disorders, Bone Cancer, Fractures, Crutch Walking, Cast Types, cast care, sports injury

Hip Fracture Repair and Internal Fixation ... broken bones together so they can heal correctly. Repair of Hip Fracture What is a hip fracture ... , also can weaken bones. That can increase your risk for hip fracture. What are the risks of a ... acetabular fractures;acetabulum pin;hip fracture;acetabular pin;acetabulum fracture;hip pin;broken hip;398;repair of hip fracture;hip pinning

surgeon or a neurosurgeon. An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating bone ... metal screws and rods may be used to anchor your bones in place. What are the risks of TLIF? All ... 90247;Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion;TLIF;orthopedics;spine surgery;spinal fusion;vertebrae repair;degenerative disk disease treatment

*Bone Contusion ... marrow and fibrous tissue called trabeculae. With a bone fracture, all of the trabeculae in a region ... A bone bruise is an injury to a bone that is less severe than a bone fracture. Bone bruises ... bone bruise;bone contusion;subperiosteal hematoma;subchondral bone bruise;interosseous bone bruise;sports injury

? Fractures are breaks in the bone that are often caused by a blow or a fall. A fracture can be a simple ... hairline fracture. This is a thin fracture that may not run through the entire bone. But it can ... syndrome;runners knee;fracture;shin splints;sport injury rehabilitation;P01182;compound fracture;tennis elbow;fx;open fracture

Ankle Fracture ... When you have an ankle fracture, it means that 1 or more of the bones in the ankle are broken ... Ankle Fracture The ankle is formed by bones in the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and the bone on top ... 90670;ankle fracture;broken ankle;tibia;fibula;talus;fall injury;sport injury

A neck fracture is a break (fracture) in one or more bones in the neck. Understanding Neck ... Fracture (Cervical Fracture) A neck fracture is a break (fracture) in one or more bones in the neck ... Neck fracture;cervical fracture;spinal cord;vertebrae;61110

*Bone Disorders Dx ... Bone Disorders, Diagnosis ... fracture when bone mass is low. Radionuclide bone scan. The bone scan is used to pinpoint the ... stress fractures or tiny cracks in the bones. It is also used to evaluate any loosening after total joint ... bone disorder diagnosis;bone disease diagnosis;bone cancer diagnosis;bone tumor diagnosis;bone densitometry;radionuclide bone scan;P00114