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Most fractures that aren't compound in nature first and foremost hurt like hell; second, they always swell up a lot; and depending on the severity, they may or may not bruise, but usually if the bone is fractured bruising does occur - at least it has in every fracture I've ever had, and that's quite a few.
The only way to determine for sure of course is with an X-ray, but they normally want you to wait until the swelling goes down before taking it as swelling impedes the picture of the bone. Many X-rays in the past that were taken immediately after an injury would show no fracture, but on re-examination and another X-ray after swelling had gone down, the fracture would be seen. That's why today they usually make you wait before taking one if you're swollen as they know the picture won't be as accurate.
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What is a slight crack in the bone called?
Hairline fracture
What is a brake in a bone called?
fracture depends what kind of brake could be a compound or hairline fracture but mainly a fracture
How is a hairline writst fracture diagnosed?
Any bone fracture is diagnosed through an x-ray.
What is another word for a headline fracture?
A compound fracture is another term for a headline fracture. It refers to a bone fracture where the broken bone pierces the skin, leading to an open wound.
Jacob broke his ankle. He has suffered a bone?
fracture.
What you call where bone partially broken?
There are two types of bone break where the bone is partially broken. One is called a simple fracture (also called a "greenstick fracture") the other is a hairline fracture.
What is treatment of hairline pelvic fracture?
i have hairline fractures in 4 of my pelvic bone how long will it be sore when i do housework or move about a lot?
What kind of fracture is a faint line in the shaft of a bone?
This would be a hairline fracture or stress fracture. These only occur in weight bearing bones.
What is the difference between a chip fracture of the foot and a hairline fracture?
I'm pretty sure if you have a chip fracture it means that a piece of the bone has been chipped off. A hairline fracture means the bone is broken. However the break is very minor and most likely isn't broken all the way through.
What is an incomplete fracture called?
A 'hairline' or 'greenstick' fracture are types of partial fractures of bones. A chip may also occur on a bone.
What is the medical term meaning very thin fracture line with the bone pieces still together?
A Hairline Fracture OR Possibly a Green Stick Fracture where the 2 pieces of the bone are still in position, but the bone is cracked … like green stick.
Did you chip a piece of bone when you sprained your ankle?
A sprained ankle can sometimes result in a bone chip, called an avulsion fracture. This is not a common result of a sprain.
