A fracture and a broken bone are the same thing. Symptoms of a broken bone include pain and difficulty moving the affected body part. An open break requires immediate medical attention. Treatment options include casting or surgery. Sprains and strains are different injuries that damage ligaments or muscles.
There is no difference between a broken bone and a fracture. A fracture is not one type of break or a different degree of break. Breaking a bone is exactly the same thing as breaking a bone.
Sometimes, when a bone breaks, a snap can be heard. If the person cannot move the body part and is in a lot of pain, a bone could be broken. In some cases, the part may still move, but it will likely move erratically.
An open break means that the bone is protruding through the skin and the body is bleeding in response. The bleeding must be stopped without putting any pressure on the bone. Those with a broken bone in their neck or back shouldn’t be moved, as it could cause further damage.
A broken arm or leg may be put in a cast to help it heal. Cast must be kept clean and dry, otherwise it may cause problems to the underlying body part. Medical experts often recommend elevating the injured limb in the cast when resting it to prevent swelling.
Sometimes, an orthopedic surgeon will perform surgery on the broken bone before placing it in a cast. Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgical procedure that often uses a system of screws and plates to help hold the bone in place while it heals. An object called an intramedullary rod (IM rod) is sometimes used in place of screws and plates. ORIF is also called open processing.
A sprain and strain are different from a fracture in that they damage the ligament or muscle, not the bone. Ligaments tie bones together, and a sprain is the name for when the ligament is overstretched or torn. A strain is when the fibers of a muscle or tendon – which attaches muscle to bone – are torn. Signs of strains and sprains include bruising, swelling, and pain, and this type of injury should be examined by a doctor.
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