Bone Fracture

What is Bone Fracture?

→ A bone fracture is a condition in which there is a break, crack, or discontinuity in the structure of a bone. It usually occurs due to excessive force, trauma, or stress applied to the bone, exceeding its strength. Fractures can vary from simple cracks to complete breaks and may affect surrounding tissues depending on severity.

Causes

→ Trauma (falls, accidents)

→ Sports injuries

→ Direct blow or impact

→ Osteoporosis (weak bones)

→ Repetitive stress (stress fractures)

→ Pathological conditions (tumors, infections)

Symptoms

→ Severe pain at injury site

→ Swelling and bruising

→ Deformity of limb

→ Inability to move affected part

→ Tenderness

→ Abnormal movement or instability

Diagnosis

→ Clinical examination by doctor

→ X-ray (primary investigation)

→ CT scan / MRI (in complex cases)

→ Physical assessment of movement and alignment

Treatment Management

→ Immobilization (cast, splint)

→ Pain management

→ Reduction (realignment of bone)

→ Surgery (internal fixation in severe cases)

→ Physiotherapy after healing

→ Rehabilitation and gradual return to activity