Fractures Sentence Examples

You were lucky and there was no torn tissue or fractures.

Patients with stable ankle fractures should normally be treated in ankle braces.

Lesser tuberosity fractures Acute injuries in athletes should be surgically repaired, to restore the subscapularis tendon and anterior capsule preventing shoulder instability.

Lessens the risk of jaw fractures, and brain concussion.

Because more than 90% of scapula fractures are minimally displaced, this noninvasive approach is effective for most.

We have mini, small and large fragment sets for plate and screw fixation of fractures.

The cost of treating osteoporotic fractures in the United Kingdom female population.

However, up to two thirds of vertebral fractures are detected on X-ray rather than by clinical symptoms or signs.

Failure of fixation in tibial plateau fractures is very high in elderly patients due to poor bone quality.

A long handled hammer was all that was needed to detect wheels with hairline fractures.

Our experienced structural geologists can extract the maximum amount of information about fractures from your core.

However, stress fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal sometimes show a poor healing capacity.

These x-ray views also reveal rare condylar fractures of the middle phalanx.

Examples of these conditions are fractures of the distal radius, hand phalanxes, tibial diaphysis, proximal femur and proximal humerus.

In basement reservoirs matrix porosity is effectively close to zero and most of the storage capacity and permeability is due to fractures.

Scaphoid fractures may not be evident on the initial radiograph, get scaphoid fractures may not be evident on the initial radiograph, get scaphoid views.

Nerve injury sciatic Nerve Thirty percent of acetabular fractures have associated sciatic nerve injury.

Protective taping of the ankles is often necessary to prevent sprains or fractures.

Endurance sports such as marathon running can cause stress fractures, fatigue, and cause menstrual periods to stop in some women.

Crown fractures were identified as significant risk factors for pulp vitality.

These findings suggest that these rib fractures have occurred at different times.

Scaphoid fractures may not be evident on the initial radiograph, get scaphoid views.

Essentially, a high index of suspicion of scapula fractures should be applied to all major chest trauma.

Nerve Injury Sciatic Nerve Thirty percent of acetabular fractures have associated sciatic nerve injury.

Monitoring is provided for scoliosis surgery at the NOC and JRH and also for cases of spinal fractures at the JRH.

Reducing current smoking would help prevent hip and spine fractures.

Remember in greater tuberosity fractures use 0.5 cm, not 1cm as a cut off for displacement.

Mechanism of injury probably similar to type I. Treatment Usually requires surgical stabilization of the radius and ulna fractures.

The volar approach avoids dorsal blood supply, Percutaneous fixation is possible in undisplaced fractures.

There were 60 local in-patient episodes for wrist fractures in 1993/94.

Dry steam - Power plants around the world take the steam that pours out of fault lines and fractures in the ground and uses it to power turbines to generate energy.

At the time of the public outcry, researchers from the aforementioned organizations reiterated that tofu consumption helps prevent colon, breast, and prostate cancer as well as atherosclerosis and post-menopausal hip fractures.

This increases their risk of hip fractures.

Taking the following steps can also prevent some of the more serious injuries of sprains, fractures, scrapes, bruises and cuts.

This makes your bones brittle, which means you are at higher risk for fractures and broken bones.

These piercings have been associated with infections, tooth fractures, periodontal disease, and nerve damage.

A wound occurs when the integrity of any tissue is compromised (e.g. skin breaks, muscle tears, burns, or bone fractures).

Girls whose amenorrhea is part of the female athlete triad may have a record of bone fractures or other evidence of bone mineral loss.

The presence of stress fractures in young women should be investigated.

In some cases the doctor may order an ultrasound study of the pelvic region to check for anatomical abnormalities or x rays or a bone scan to check for bone fractures.

Over time, bone mass and strength are reduced leading to increased risk of fractures.

Symptoms of such fractures and dislocations may be similar to those of brachial plexopathy and can cause infants to not move their arms.

Those at risk for obstetric brachial plexopathy are also at risk for fractures and dislocations during birth.

These symptoms are similar to those of bone fractures.

Athletes are particularly at risk of maxillofacial injuries; one researcher estimates that 10.4 percent of all fractures of the facial bones are related to sports.

More serious fractures require complicated multistep treatment.

The doctor should be informed of any previous nasal fractures, nasal surgery, or such chronic diseases as diabetes or bleeding disorders.

In the case of orbital fractures, there is great danger of permanent damage to vision.

Fractures, burns, and deep lacerations require treatment by a doctor but alternative treatments can help the body withstand injury and assist the healing process.

Minor bruises and uncomplicated fractures caused by accidents generally heal without problems and are quickly absorbed into the family's routine.

Complex fractures or other injuries requiring a second operation may require explanation or discussion with the child.

Delilbasi, C., et al. "Maxillofacial Fractures Sustained During Sports Played with a Ball."

Severe skull fractures also require surgery.

The nasal bones are the most frequently fractured facial bones due to their position on the face, and they are the third most common type of bone fracture in general after fractures of the wrist and collarbone.

Fractures resulting from trauma to the nose may involve the bones of the septum (the partition of bone and cartilage dividing the two nostrils) as well as the bones surrounding the eyes.

Fractures may also damage the membranes that line the nasal passages, leading to possible formation of scar tissue, obstruction of the airway, and damage to the child's sense of smell.

In addition to fractures, external injuries of the nose include soft-tissue injuries resulting from bites (human and animal), insect stings, cuts, or scrapes.

With regard to nasal fractures, one group of American researchers estimates that they account for about 24 percent of all facial fractures.

The most common single cause is assault, accounting for 41 percent of nasal fractures.

Falls account for most other nasal fractures in children, although dog bites are reported with increasing frequency as a cause of nasal fractures in children below 16 years of age.

Adolescents who have had plastic surgery on the nose (rhinoplasty) are at increased risk of nasal fractures in later life.

Doctors in the early 2000s are advised to consider abuse as a possible diagnosis when evaluating nasal fractures in children under six years of age.

Computed tomography (CT) scans are the type of imaging study most commonly done to evaluate suspected nasal fractures.

X-ray studies may be ordered to identify the location of a foreign body if it is metal, such as a pellet from a BB gun or air gun, or to evaluate the nasal area for evidence of repeated fractures when abuse is suspected.

Treatment of nasal fractures is best performed during the first three hours after the injury.

Poorly set nasal fractures usually require surgical correction.

Treatment of nasal fractures depends on the extent of the injury; the most difficult fractures to treat are those that involve the nasal septum.

Although local anesthesia is usually sufficient for treating nasal fractures in adults and older teenagers, general anesthesia is usually given when treating these injuries in younger children.

Reductions of nasal fractures may be either open or closed.

This type of reduction is performed for fractures of the nasal bones that are limited in size and complexity.

Open reductions are performed for more complex nasal fractures.

This procedure is done for fractures involving dislocation of the septum as well as the nasal bones.

Nasal fractures that do not involve the nasal septum or other facial bones and receive prompt treatment generally heal without deformities of the nose, cartilage destruction, or other complications.

More extensive facial fractures, however, may require a second operation to correct the positioning of the bones and restore the appearance of the nose.

Minor nosebleeds and uncomplicated fractures of the nose caused by accidents generally heal without problems and are quickly absorbed into the family's routine.

Simple fractures (often called "closed") are not obvious as the skin has not been ruptured and remains intact.

Compound fractures (commonly called "open") break the skin, exposing bone and causing additional soft tissue injury and possible infection.

A single fracture means that one fracture has occurred, and multiple fractures refer to more than one fracture occurring in the same bone.

Fractures are termed complete if the break is completely through the bone and described as incomplete or "greenstick" if the fracture occurs partly across a bone shaft.

Fractures are also named according to the specific part of the bone involved and the nature of the break.

Identification of a fracture line can further classify fractures.

Types include linear, oblique, transverse, longitudinal, and spiral fractures.

Fractures can be further subdivided by the positions of bony fragments and are described as comminuted, non-displaced, impacted, overriding, angulated, displaced, avulsed, and segmental.

Linear fractures have a break that runs parallel to the bone's main axis or in the direction of the bone's shaft.

Spiral fractures are described as crossing a bone at an oblique angle, creating a spiral pattern.

Comminuted fractures have two or more fragments broken into small pieces, in addition to the upper and lower halves of a fractured bone.

Segmental fragmented positioning occurs if fractures in two adjacent areas occur, leaving an isolated central segment.

An example of segmental alignment occurs when the arm bone fractures in two separate places, with displacement of the middle section of bone.

The exact number of fractures sustained in the United States each year is not known as many are not treated.

Experts estimate the number of fractures at between 10 and 20 million.

Individuals with high activity levels appear to be at greater risk for fractures.

Up to the age of 50, more men suffer from fractures than women due to occupational hazards.

However, after the age of 50, women are more prone to fractures than men.

Specific diseases causing an increased risk for fractures include Paget's disease, rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, bone cancer and tumors, and prolonged disuse of a nonfunctional body part such as after a stroke.

Symptoms of fractures usually begin with pain that increases with attempted movement or use of the area and swelling at the involved site.

Any x-ray series performed involves at least two views of the area to confirm the presence of the fracture because not all fractures are apparent on a single x ray.

Some fractures are often difficult to see and may require several views at different angles to see clear fracture lines.

Sometimes, especially with children, the initial x ray may not show any fractures, but if it is repeated seven to 14 days later, the x ray may show changes in the bone(s) of the affected area.

In the event of exercise-related stress fractures (micro-fractures due to excessive stress), a tuning fork can provide a simple, inexpensive test.

Bone scans also are helpful in detecting stress fractures.

Treatments for stress fractures include rest and decreasing or stopping any activity that causes or increases pain.

Fractures with little or no displacement may not require any form of reduction.

Changes in the normal mechanism of bone formation occur in Paget's disease and can cause bones to weaken, resulting in bone pain, arthritis, deformities, and fractures.

Fractures involving joint surfaces almost always lead to some degree of arthritis of the joint.

Fractures can normally be cured with proper first aid and appropriate aftercare.

Open fractures may lead to bone infections, which delay the healing process.

Fractures can be prevented if safety measures are taken seriously.

Minns, J., et al. "Can flooring and underlay materials reduce hip fractures in older people?"

For children and adolescents who perform high-impact activities, such as running, stress fractures may occur.

Bites from large, powerful dogs may even cause fractures and dangerous internal injuries.

Splints are also often used for finger injuries, such as fractures or baseball finger.

The most frequent injuries were lacerations (30%), followed by fractures (16%).

X rays may be required either to assess alignment of fingertip phalanx fractures or to detect presence of foreign bodies.

Skull and other bone fractures are often seen in young abused children, and in fact, head injuries are the leading cause of death from abuse.

Fractures account for 5 to 6 percent of all sports injuries.

Sports activities rarely involve fractures of the spine or skull.

The bones of the legs and feet are most susceptible to stress fractures, which occur when muscle strains or contractions make bones bend.

Stress fractures are especially common in ballet dancers, long-distance runners, and in people whose bones are thin.

Shin splints are caused by overuse or by stress fractures that result from the repeated foot pounding associated with activities such as aerobics, long-distance running, basketball, and volleyball.

Fractures, dislocations, and major ligament injuries can happen but are more common in older age groups.

In non-contact sports, major fractures, dislocations, or soft-tissue injuries are usually associated with accidental rather than intended collisions.

Stress fractures, shin splints, and tendonitis are examples of overuse injuries.

Instead, obvious bone expansion and changes occur that cause characteristic facial and other changes in appearance, as well as increased risk of fractures.

Bones are predisposed to fracture, with most fractures occurring before puberty; people with OI type I typically have about 20 to 40 fractures before puberty.

Fractures are numerous and bone deformity is severe.

Bones fracture easily, with most fractures occurring before puberty.

Diagnosis is usually suspected when a baby has bone fractures after having suffered no apparent injury.

Unfortunately, because of the unusual nature of the fractures occurring in a baby who is not yet mobile, some parents have been accused of child abuse before the actual diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta was reached.

Using ultrasound, a doctor can examine the fetus's skeleton for bowing of the leg or arm bones, fractures, shortening, or other bone abnormalities that may indicate OI.

When OI occurs as a new dominant mutation and is found inadvertently on ultrasound, it may be difficult to confirm the diagnosis until after delivery since other genetic conditions can cause bowing and/or fractures prenatally.

Most treatments are aimed at treating the fractures and bone deformities caused by OI.

This surgery is performed when bowing or repeated fractures of these bones has interfered with a child's ability to walk.

Alternative treatment such as acupuncture, naturopathic therapies, hypnosis, relaxation training, visual imagery, and biofeedback have all been used to try to decrease the constant pain of fractures.

The prognosis for people with these types of OI is quite variable, depending on the severity of the disorder and the number and severity of the fractures and bony deformities.

The risk of fractures can be minimized with bone- and muscle-strengthening exercises, rehabilitative therapy, and use of leg braces.

In cases in which OI is not diagnosed at birth, a child may experience numerous fractures of seemingly unexplained cause, leading healthcare providers to suspect the child is being abused.

The absence of adequate estrogen increases the risk of osteoporosis, repeated bone fractures, and cardiovascular disease in later life.

Poor mineral absorption may result in osteoporosis, or brittle bones, which may lead to bone fractures.

Individuals with Turner syndrome report an increased incidence of fractures in childhood and osteoporotic fractures in adulthood.

Individuals with type II disease have a higher risk of sustaining bone fractures.

Individuals who develop the adult form of the disease have normal life spans, although they experience more bone fractures and complications related to compression of cranial nerves.

Other factors influence the level of treatment needed, including associated injuries such as bone fractures and smoke inhalation, presence of a chronic disease, or a history of abuse.

Thus children and adolescents with protein-calorie malnutrition may show a marked thinning of the outer walls of tubular bones, and an increased incidence of bone fractures as a result.

A healthcare provider should be contacted if a child exhibits symptoms of skeletal or growth abnormalities, such as abnormally short or tall height for age, frequent bone fractures, bony growths, or bone or joint pain.

Normally x rays of the neck are done to check for fractures.

Even the hair shaft can be compromised and undergo fractures right where the hair meets the scalp.

By ensuring your child receives the recommended amount of calcium in his diet, you are protecting him from bone fractures as well as diseases, which may arise later.

Women who have osteoporosis may experience bone fractures easily.

Post-menopausal women are especially vulnerable to bone loss and are at increased risk for fractures.

Men, too, can develop osteoporosis, a bone disease that can lead to an elevated risk of fractures and breaks.

These conditions can cause stress fractures in glass, so store your ornaments in a location with stable temperatures and humidity levels, like a closet.

Because moissanite is grown in a laboratory, it lacks natural flaws,such as mineral inclusions and crystal fractures, but it can contain miniscule white ribbons that occur during the crystal's growth.

Osteoporosis weakens bones, potentially allowing fractures to occur.

Individuals with these deficiencies are also at risk for bone fractures.

It is impossible to determine whether a bone is broken or not by "feeling" it or trying to "walk it off"; hairline fractures or bone bruises can both be missed.

Wear appropriate footwear with adequate support and cushioning to prevent stress fractures and joint pain.

This disease is often the cause of hip and knee fractures later in life.

Strengthened bone density, lowering the risk of osteoporosis, stress fractures, or easy bone damage.

Increased bone density will reduce your risk of fractures as you age.

The Linus Pauling Institute warns that nearly 33 percent of the people who sustain hip fractures will enter a nursing home within one year of the injury.

Another was rushed to the emergency room with stress fractures and severe blisters on his feet.

Without the plates, players could become severely injured due to multiple small fractures in the shin area or due to weak shin bones in general.

Gulfs may be classified according to their origin as due to fractures of the crust or overflowing of depressed lands.

The influence of wind and tide breaks up the frozen surface of the sea, and sheets yielding to the pressures slide over or under one another and are worked together into a hummocky ice-pack, the irregularities on the surface of which, caused by repeated fractures and collisions, may be from 10 to 20 ft.

By other fractures and unequal movements of upheaval or depression portions of the older rocks have been brought up within the bounds of the younger, and areas of the younger have been enclosed by the older.

Thus arsenic, antimony, bismuth, tin or zinc render the metal brittle, so that it fractures under a die or rolling mill; copper, on the other hand, increases its hardness, makes it tougher and more readily fusible.

Their surfaces often show minute crescentic or rounded cracks which are the edges of small conchoidal fractures produced by the impact of one pebble on another during storms or floods.

These masses are of a dull grey colour, owing to surface tarnish; only on fresh fractures is the colour tin-white with metallic lustre.

Spasms vary in severity and frequency, but may be strong enough to cause fractures and tendon avulsions.

In the horrendous crash at the end of Stage 1, Tyler Hamilton sustained two hairline fractures in his right collarbone.

Since by international agreement the wilful damage of a cable has been constituted a criminal offence, and the cable companies have avoided crossing the fishing banks, or have adopted the wise policy of refunding the value of anchors lost on their cables, the number of such fractures has greatly diminished.