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It is caused by unusual or repeated stress. This is in contrast to other types of fractures, which are usually characterized by a solitary, severe impact.
It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone. this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and metatarsals (bones of the foot).
It is a common sports injury, and most cases are associated with athletics.
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∙ 12y agoYou will most likely be put into a fracture boot, which has a rounded sole so you do not use your joints while walking. If it is a major hairline fracture, you may be put into a cast.
Fracture boots are very easy to get used to. I know because i am in one because of a sprained ankle.
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∙ 14y agoIt is best to utilize a sling if it is in the arm. If it is in the leg stay off it and get an xray to determine if it is bad enough to require a cast. If it is on some other bone, then an xray will still likely be needed.
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∙ 8y agoThe main treatment for hairline fractures is reducing activities that can aggravate the injury for approximately one month and half. Once the bone has been healed of its minute cracks, the person can start resuming his normal activities gradually. In cases when extreme pain is experienced, the affected area must be put at rest and must be immobilized by use of a cast or brace.
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The best possible treatment for hairline fractures include,
First aid treatments such as the RICE method. A completely broken bone can take a longer time to heal and hence low impact exercises are important for recovery.
In some cases, surgery is recommended for further healing of the area. It is very important to eat healthily and provide an adequate amount of Vitamin D and Calcium for the body.
Specialists' treatment for Hairline fractures will give you the best results for your broken bone condition.
The feet and legs are most prone to hairline fractures as they absorb a lot of impacts. A change in intensity in any of the activities can result in hairline fractures. Thus it can apply to anybody.
Orthopedic specialists usually use an MRI scan to understand the damage that is created on the bones.
Ranka Hospital, Pune provides the best treatment for Hairline fractures.
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∙ 15y agoJust by waiting for it to recover
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∙ 13y agohow to cure hairline fracture?
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What is treatment of hairline foot fracture?
Immobilization and minimal weight bearing
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 the treatment for a hairline fracture in a cat's foot and how long will it take to see an improvement if left untreated?
Take the cat to a vet.
If your foot sends shooting pains up your leg what has happened to it?
Pain can be caused by many different things, but in this case I would suspect a hairline bone fracture.
Does your foot swell straight away if you have a hair line fracture?
A hairline fracture does not necessarily produce swelling, It will be painful, however.
Can you move your ankle and foot after a hairline fracture?
No, the mre wEight you put on it, the worse it gets.
How do you treat a forearm hairline fracture?
Hairline fractures can also occur when there is a sudden change in the way physical activity is performed. For example, if an athlete who usually runs on grass, suddenly begins running on concrete, he/she could develop a hairline fracture. Even a change in the intensity with which an activity is carried out can lead to a hairline fracture. For example, if a person who usually walks two kilometers on average suddenly decides to run for those two kilometers, they may develop a hairline fracture. To treat a hairline or stress fracture a doctor will usually recommend the use of crutches or a cast to keep the weight off the injured part of the body. Along with some medication for the pain and to prevent infection, this is a good non-surgical approach to treating a hairline fracture. In some cases, however, surgery may be recommended. Here the basic idea is to support the bone to help it heal. This is done by inserting screws or plates (usually in the foot) to keep the bones together. Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment and facilities for hairline fracture.
If there is a hairline fracture in your foot should it be wrapped?
no it should be in a special shoe and you would be an crutches i have had it done to me
Foot hairline fracture symptoms?
Pain, swelling, unbearable pain while pressure is applied.
What is hairline fracture?
A fracture is just another word for a crack in your bone, and the word "hairline" is to imply that the crack itself is literally as thin as a strand of hair. If you knocked a vase over and a thin line appeared, but the vase did not break, that would be like a hairline fracture to your bone.
What does medical code number 26600rt mean?
26600 = Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture; single; without manipulation, each bone RT = right side (foot)
What is a Jones fracture?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal of the foot. It is often mistaken for a Dancer's fracture (avulsion of bone off base of 5th metatarsal).
