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- AKA: FractureMedlinePlus: Fractures
- Over 1.5 million fractures a year caused by osteoporosisWebMd: Cause Statistics for Fractures
- Scottish study showed more girls than boys with broken bonesBBC: Girls Lead Boys for Broken Bones (June 20, 2005)
- 20% of broken bones cannot heal without treatmentThe News & Observer: Stem Cells Also Help Broken Bones Heal (June 17, 2008)
- Sedentary men over 50 more likely to break a bone than an active manThe New York Times: Inactivity in Men Is Linked to Broken Bones, Study Says (July 3, 2007)
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A crack or a split in osseous tissue is referred to as a broken bone.Augusta Technical College: Bones and Bone Tissue MedlinePlus: Broken Bone
Stem Cell Research
Researchers are investigating using stem cells to help speed up the broken bone healing process.The News & Observer: Stem Cells Also Help Broken Bones Heal (June 17, 2008)Common Classifications of Fractures
- Hairline: Crack in the bone, without separationPain Health Info: Classification of Broken Bones and Fractures
- Simple: Broken bone with minimal soft tissue damagePain Health Info: Classification of Broken Bones and Fractures
- Compound: Bone pierces the skinPain Health Info: Classification of Broken Bones and Fractures
Broken Bone Symptoms
Symptoms of a broken bone might include an arm, leg or joint that looks out of place or misaligned. Other symptoms can include bleeding, pain, swelling, bruising, numbness, limited motion and possibly a bone protruding though the skin.University of Tennessee Medical Center: SymptomsBroken Bone Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the type of break involved. Some of the common treatments include repositioning the bone, a immobilization, traction, and/or surgery.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Types of TreatmentBroken Bone Prevention
Healthy bones are less likely to break. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends consuming adequate amounts of calcium and participating in a program of weight-beating exercise to strengthen bones. Taking precautions to avoid hazards in the environment, such as unstable surfaces, and wearing protective gear when engaging in sports such as skiing or cycling can also help to minimize the risk of a fracture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Preventing Broken Bones MedlinePlus: Prevention-
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Broken Bone Questions
bones function 4 AnswersBones put together called as the skeleton is the framework of the body. The following are its functions: 1. It gives shape to our body. 2 . It supports the sof... read more
Please explain me about boning a chicken breast? 2 AnswersDeboning a Chicken Breast By: Allrecipes Staff Happily, the process for boning a chicken breast is a very simple one: you'll master the method in no time at a... read more
Why is McCoy named "Bones" on Star Trek? Who gave him that name? 3 Answers"Bones" is short for "sawbones", which was a widely used slang for doctor during the 19th century. But the evident reason that a 19th century word shows up in t... read more
When people are cremated are they burned, or are their bodies/bones grinded? 10 AnswersBone fragments do have to be ground up after cremation. read more
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Broken Bone Discussion and Blogs
- HealthBoards: Bone Disorders Message Board
- Sarcastic Picnic: Broken Bones and Halloween (November 1, 2008)
- WebMD: Bones Are Breaking (October 27, 2008)
- HealthBoards: Broken Calcaneous need advice for journey ahead. (March 28, 2008)
- Facebook: I Have Broken At Least One Bone In My Life
- eHealth Forum: Broken Bones if Left Untreated (April 26, 2008)
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