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Physiotherapist•Hyderabad
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A hand fracture is a condition characterized by discontinuity in the alignment of bones of the hand. The bones in the hand include the bones that are present in the wrist, palm and fingers. A fracture of the hand tends to occur commonly due to a fall on the outstretched hand. It may also be caused by injuries related to sports and falls.

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Swelling and pain are the most common symptoms of fracture. The range of motion for the affected hand will be reduced as well. The k...more
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Raipur
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Broken bone is commonly known as bone fracture a d it occurs when an exorbitant amount of force is applied causing the bone to split or shatter. While some minor fractures lead to cracks and crannies, others may lead to complete breakage of the bones. Despite being hard, bones are formed in such a way that they can absorb pressure to only a certain extent, beyond which they break. Statistically, the incidence of broken bones are most common in children and in old age people.

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General Physician•Faridabad
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In a shocking news for all the Indian cricket fans, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the World Cup 2019 for at least three weeks owing to a hairline fracture in the thumb.

He sustained the fracture en route to his match-winning 117-run knock against Australia. Despite having a fractured thumb, he continued playing and ensured his team posts a comprehensive total on the board.

When the entire country is saddened by the news, here we are with all the relevant ...more
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
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A bone may break due to several reasons starting from a fall or an injury or a condition like osteoporosis that makes the bones brittle and leaves them susceptible to fractures. The fracture usually takes a few weeks to get fixed as the broken bones grow back together with the help of various forms of treatment including plaster and sling applied by the orthopedic specialist or general physician. Find out more about how bones heal with this article.

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ENT Specialist•Mumbai
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Nasal bone fracture (colloquially termed the broken nose ) is a traumatic injury to one or more bones of the nose, which results in their fracture. The fracture, in turn, restricts several normal and important functions of the nose, such as breathing, smelling and protecting the air passage through secretion of the mucosa, as well as causing added discomfort in the form of bleeding, swelling and pain. Although it can be easily detected, if left untreated, the pain will not alleviate. Therefore,...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Jaipur
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Breaking a bone no matter how small is painful. This pain is caused both by the actual break in the bone and the damage to surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and other soft tissue. There are three stages of pain caused by a fracture:

Acute Pain: Pain that occurs immediately after a bone is fractured
Sub-Acute Pain: Pain experienced while the one and soft tissues heal
Chronic Pain: Pain experienced after the fracture has healed
Any kind of fracture can cause these types o...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Delhi
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A fracture is a complete or incomplete crack, which appears on a bone due to application of intense pressure or force. A fracture results in extreme pain, and the bone becomes immobile. Any kind of movement boosts the pain. Fracture pain occurs in three distinct stages. Acute pain is felt immediately after a fracture while sub acute pain occurs over the weeks that follow after a fracture. The third stage or chronic pain occurs when the fracture and soft tissues around it have healed.

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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Orthopedic Doctor•Vadodara
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One must consult a doctor only in case of a major fracture. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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Physiotherapist•Bangalore
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Complete bed rest, analgesics and wearing proper support would help and it will take 3 to 4 months for complete healing.
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