A fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, occurs when excessive force or trauma causes a bone to crack or break. Fractures can range from minor cracks to severe breaks that require surgical intervention. Proper management is essential to ensure healing, restore function, and prevent complications.
Stable Fracture – The broken ends of the bone remain aligned with minimal displacement.
Open (Compound) Fracture – The bone pierces through the skin or is exposed due to an external wound.
Transverse Fracture – A straight, horizontal break across the bone.
Oblique Fracture – A diagonal break at an angle to the bone.
Comminuted Fracture – The bone shatters into three or more fragments.
Pathological Fracture – Caused by an underlying condition (e.g., osteoporosis, cancer) that weakens the bone.
Stress Fracture – A small, hairline crack caused by repeated stress or overuse, common in athletes.
A break in one or more of the bones in the ankle joint.
Cause: Twisting injuries, falls, or direct impact.
Symptoms: Swelling, pain, bruising, and difficulty walking.
Treatment: Immobilization with a cast, splint, or surgery for severe cases.
A break in any of the three bones forming the elbow joint.
Cause: Falls on an outstretched hand, direct trauma.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and limited arm movement.
Treatment: Splinting, casting, or surgery for displaced fractures.
A break along the length of the thigh bone.
Cause: High-impact trauma, car accidents, or falls from heights.
Symptoms: Severe pain, inability to bear weight, visible deformity.
Treatment: Surgery with rods or plates, followed by rehabilitation.
A break in any of the small bones of the fingers.
Cause: Sports injuries, falls, or crushing accidents.
Symptoms: Swelling, tenderness, difficulty moving the finger.
Treatment: Splinting, taping, or surgery if the fracture is severe.
A break in either the radius or ulna bones of the forearm.
Cause: Falls, sports injuries, or direct impact.
Symptoms: Swelling, deformity, and pain with wrist or elbow movement.
Treatment: Casting for minor fractures, surgery for severe cases.
A break in any of the small bones in the hand.
Cause: Direct trauma, falls, or sports injuries.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and reduced grip strength.
Treatment: Splinting, casting, or surgery if necessary.
A break in the calcaneus (heel bone).
Cause: High-impact injuries, such as falls from heights.
Symptoms: Severe heel pain, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Treatment: Immobilization with a cast, surgery for displaced fractures.
A break in the upper part of the femur near the hip joint.
Cause: Falls in older adults, high-impact trauma in younger individuals.
Symptoms: Severe pain, inability to stand, leg shortening.
Treatment: Surgery (hip replacement or fixation), rehabilitation.
A break in the patella (kneecap) or other bones around the knee.
Cause: Falls, direct trauma, or sports injuries.
Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, difficulty extending the leg.
Treatment: Bracing or surgery for displaced fractures.
A break in the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), or humerus (upper arm bone).
Cause: Falls, sports injuries, or direct trauma.
Symptoms: Shoulder pain, swelling, and limited arm movement.
Treatment: Immobilization with a sling, surgery for severe fractures.
A break in the shinbone (tibia).
Cause: Falls, sports injuries, or car accidents.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight.
Treatment: Casting for minor fractures, surgery for displaced fractures.
A break in the radius or ulna near the wrist.
Cause: Falls on an outstretched hand.
Symptoms: Wrist pain, swelling, and difficulty gripping objects.
Treatment: Splinting, casting, or surgery for complex fractures.
A condition where an open fracture gets infected.
Cause: Open wounds, surgical complications, bacteria entering the bone.
Symptoms: Swelling, pain, redness, fever, and pus drainage.
Treatment: Antibiotics, debridement (removal of infected tissue), and surgery if necessary.
A break in any of the bones forming the pelvis.
Cause: High-impact accidents, falls in older adults.
Symptoms: Severe pelvic pain, difficulty standing or walking.
Treatment: Bed rest, physical therapy, or surgery for severe fractures.
A fracture that does not heal properly over time.
Cause: Poor blood supply, infection, inadequate stabilization.
Symptoms: Persistent pain, swelling, and instability in the affected bone.
Treatment: Bone grafting, electrical stimulation, or surgery to promote healing.
If you experience severe pain, swelling, deformity, or inability to move the affected limb, seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for optimal healing and function.
At Mahi Clinic, under the expert leadership of Dr. Vijay Kumar Sohanlal, one of Chennai’s leading orthopedic surgeons, we offer comprehensive and personalized fracture management. Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge treatment options, our team ensures precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and optimal recovery outcomes for every patient.
Conservative Treatments: Casting, splinting, and pain management.
Surgical Solutions: Internal fixation, external fixation, and bone grafting.
Rehabilitation & Recovery: Physical therapy to restore strength and mobility.
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