A broken bone is a fracture. Fractures can occur due to high-energy injuries, which occur when a significant amount of force is applied to a bone. Stress fractures occur when a bone has experienced repetitive trauma and worsens over time; these fractures are usually harder to diagnose. In a pathological fracture, the bone is weakened due to osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) or any other disease.
Bone With Osteoporosis:
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Stress Fracture of the Hip:
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Typical Bone Fractures:
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A person would usually know automatically whether a bone is broken; the bone usually snaps or cracks, the area surrounding the fracture would usually swell, and a bone might also puncture through the skin or bend. However, if one does not notice or recognize a fracture automatically, a doctor can diagnose a fracture using an X-ray.
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