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Some common causes or fractures are trauma, osteoporosis, and overuse, resulting
in stress fractures. ... Stress fractures are common among athletes.
There are many kinds of fractures depending on its extent and nature. ...
Falls and hip fractures are common among the elderly. These fractures are usually the
result of a fall. Women account for 75% to 80% of all hip fractures. People who are 85
years or older are 10-15 times more likely or experience hip fractures than people
between the ages of 60 and 65. ... Growth plate fractures occur twice in
as often in boys than in girls. ... Stress fractures are more difficult to diagnosis, because they may not
immediately appear on an X-ray. ... Fractures
usually hurt and most people call a doctor or seek emergency care quickly. ...
There are different treatments for different types of fractures. ...
Functional cast of brace- The cast of brace allows limited movement, it is desirable only
for some fractures. ...
Most fractures heal readily if the proper treatment is provided and the patient is
cooperative. ...
Fractures take several weeks to several months to heal depending on the extent of the injury and how well you follow your doctor’s advice. ...
Proper diet and exercise, along with understanding what bones are made of and how they break, may help in preventing some fractures.
Approximate Word count = 1506
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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