Dr. David Crawford Explains the Different Types of Bone Fractures
A bone fracture is basically the medical term for any kind of broken bone. Most cases of bone fractures are the result of high-impact accidents. This includes car crashes, falling down flights of stairs, and sporting accidents. However, Dr. David Crawford shares that bone fractures can also be caused by medical conditions and complications. Diseases such as osteoporosis where the bones become brittle leaves them very prone to damages. Different Types of Bone Fractures Hairline Fractures: These are small, partial fractures along the bone. These are often the result of low-impact, strenuous, repetitive movements. If left to rest, these types of injuries should heal on their own. Pathological Fractures: These are bone fractures caused by underlying physiological diseases or complications. Dr. David Crawford shares that the cracking could have been caused by gradual deformation or made prone to cracking due to weakening. Stress Fracture: This is very common among athletes ...