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Fracture types (1)

Bone fracture repair

Bone X-ray

Fracture, forearm - X-ray

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Fracture

Alternative names:

bone-broken; broken bone; stress fracture

Symptoms:

A visibly out of place or misshapen limb or joint.
Limitation of movement .
Swelling and intense pain
Paleness
No pulse in the limb.
Bruising
Numbness and tingling
Pain when weight is placed on limb or joint.

Update Date: 10/08/99

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