Fracture Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Vitamin D Deficiency

To our knowledge, this is the first case where delusional ideas could have led to a vitamin D deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and osteoporotic fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hip fractures in the young, healthy population are rare and often the result of high-energy trauma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Some predisposing factors include fracture instability, poor vascularity and inadequate fracture reduction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Fracture

Wrist fractures are the most common form of fractures with hip, humeral and symptomatic vertebral fractures being the next most popular fracture types. [symptoma.com]

Spinal fracture Cervical fracture Fracture of C1, including Jefferson fracture Fracture of C2, including Hangman's fracture Flexion teardrop fracture – a fracture of the anteroinferior [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] scapular body fracture and left-sided midshaft clavicular fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain

Diagnosis is made by eliminating specific lower back pain causes of neurologic compromise, neoplasia, inflammatory arthritis, fracture, or referred pain from other locations [online.epocrates.com]

Accidents, fractures, surgery, heavy work, intensive sports and medical conditions (such as arthritis and osteoarthritis) are common causes of the lower back pain. [ada.com]

Pain can occur in muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones of the lower back, with a wide variety of causes: RSI from daily activities at home or work Trauma such as falls, fractures [pelvipro.com]

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Menopause

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool estimated her 10-year risk of hip fracture to be 0.4% and her 10-year risk of any of 4 major osteoporotic fractures to be 7.5%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] therapy (HT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The cumulative life-time risk at 50 years of age for either Colles fracture or hip fracture in women is 15%. [gfmer.ch]

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Osteoporosis

[…] density; (3) consequences of osteoporotic hip fracture; (4) differences in risk fracture for fracture; and (5) disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] by bone mineral density; (3) consequences of osteoporotic hip fracture; (4) differences in risk fracture for fracture; and (5) disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment [doi.org]

[…] dying within 1 year of a hip fracture. 2 Osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs; preventing osteoporotic fractures is the main goal of an osteoporosis [doi.org]

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Head Trauma

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the role of a fall risk assessment, using the Downton Fall Risk Index (DFRI), in predicting fall-related injury, fall-related head injury and hip fracture [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sphenoid fracture might be one of the potential mechanisms involved in traumatic isolated oculomotor nerve palsy after mild head injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

800 Fracture of vault of skull 800.0 Closed fracture of vault of skull without mention of intracranial injury 800.00 Closed fracture of vault of skull without mention of intracranial [icd9data.com]

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Joint Dislocation

We report a new combination of these injuries where fracture-dislocation of the base of the 1st metacarpal bone occurred simultaneously with a comminuted fracture of the trapezium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract To explore the therapy of ankle joint dislocation treating dislocated trimalleolar fractures accompanied with the complex posterior malleolus fracture without separation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here we report a case of acromioclavicular joint dislocation associated with coracoid process fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Supination Injury

Exclusion criteria were bilateral ankle fractures, pathologic fractures, concomitant tibial shaft fractures, previous significant injury or a fracture of either ankle, significant [clinicaltrials.gov]

Type B is a common fracture that occurs at the level of the syndesmosis; this fracture could be unstable. [huffpost.com]

[…] despite anatomic fracture reduction. [player.fm]

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Ankle Sprain

The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of associated occult avulsion fracture in children with lateral ankle sprain and the efficacy of identifying fractures [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Imaging studies (MRI and CT) revealed a fracture of a talocalcaneal coalition. To the knowledge of the authors no fracture of a coalition was reported so far. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Seven percent had an associated fracture and were excluded from the remaining analysis. SETTING: Primary and tertiary care settings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Ankle Fracture

[…] for a Jones fracture at the base of fifth metatarsal (avulsion fracture). [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] ankle fractures. [symptoma.com]

There were 28 right and 28 left ankle fractures. Twenty-two patients had simple fractures and 34 patients had comminuted fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Bruxism

Figure 2 The fractured IPS e.max specimens. The elastic modulus, hardness and fracture toughness were measured with indentation and are listed in Table 1. [doi.org]

CONCLUSION: Bruxism may pose a risk for ceramic fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the 4-year follow-up no fractures were reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Spondylolisthesis

For pedicle fractures the literature review reports several different etiologies: spontaneous fractures, hereditary fractures or stress-related fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The fracture can be assessed with a series of X-rays every few months. [hss.edu]

In each case the failure was due to fracture of the anterior portion of the S-1 body. Each patient underwent reduction and pedicle screw fixation at L5-S1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

He was treated non-operatively for extra-articular calcaneal fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report here an ATSS case resulting from a fibro-osseous structure that occurred after a missed talus fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A middle-aged man sustained an isolated sustentaculum tali fracture that formed a stable nonunion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Talipes Cavus

Stress fractures Stress fractures are another main complication of pes cavus. [buoyhealth.com]

(acute) - aftercare Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare Metatarsus adductus Morton's neuroma [ Read More ] [icdlist.com]

Fractures in Adults Nonhealing Fractures in Adults Browse Doctors fracture healing Our Approach Browse Doctors fracture nonunion Our Approach Browse Doctors fracture of pelvis [med.nyu.edu]

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Ligament Tear

The ratio of reverse Segond fractures to Segond fractures was 1:4. None of the 71 knee dislocation patients had a reverse Segond fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] whether the presence or severity of fracture gap and articular depression can predict meniscal injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Semimembranosus tendon avulsion fractures are an uncommon occurrence and are often associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial meniscus tears. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Nasal Fracture

Nasal fractures are one of the most common forms of facial trauma in medical practice, with certain reports suggesting that they comprise up to 40% of all skeletal fractures [symptoma.com]

[…] septum is sometimes called a "Jarjavay fracture", and a vertical one, a "Chevallet fracture".[6] Although treatment of an uncomplicated fracture of nasal bones is not urgent—a [en.wikipedia.org]

Tripod Fracture (Right) Tripod fracture in its essence is a cheekbone fracture. [fauquierent.net]

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Contusion

There were two fractures of the posterolateral aspect of the tibial plateau and two fractures of the posteromedial aspect of the tibial plateau. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

‘The same mechanisms that produce toe fractures may cause a ligament sprain, contusion, dislocation, tendon injury, or other soft tissue injury.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

Difference between Bone Bruise and Fracture A bone bruise and fracture can occur from the same causes, but once again, they have unique differences. [belmarrahealth.com]

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Massive Trauma

fracture, transverse process fractures of L2-L4, and several rib fractures on the left side. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

An autopsy completed Friday shows Donald Harvey had several skull fractures and brain injuries. [local12.com]

Pelvic X-ray showed an acetabular and subtrochanteric fracture on the right, a bilateral pubic fracture, as well as a suspicion for widened sacroiliac joints. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

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Maxillary Fracture

fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Maxillary fracture Deepak K Gupta 2. [slideshare.net]

Aberrant tooth development following facial fractures is unusual. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Zygomatic Fracture

Abstract In 1 week two patients with depressed fractures of the malar/orbital/zygomatic complex presented with roentgen evidence of fractures of the underlying coronoid process [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal bone fracture is the most common of the fractures of the facial skeleton. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We applied a navigation system in 6 patients with zygomatic bone fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pneumothorax

[…] of origin, and how to manage sternal fractures, step by step ( Fig. 1 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

though rib fractures are not necessary for tension pneumothorax to occur. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The author's anatomic knowledge is also apparent in his description of costal fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hyponatremia

Self reported fracture occurrence was confirmed by radiology report or attendance at a fracture clinic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] femoral fracture, 20% (12/60) for male patients with extracapsular proximal femoral fracture, and 18% (7/38) for male patients with intracapsular proximal femoral fracture [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Recent research shows that it may associate with osteoporosis and fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Orbital Floor Fracture

Orbital floor fracture results from facial trauma. This type of fracture is mostly seen in young men and is often a result of motor vehicle accident or violence. [symptoma.com]

At the time of the fracture, surgery was performed for only the orbital floor by a plastic surgeon, because the medial wall fracture was minimal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Orbital floor fractures can occur in isolation or in conjunction with other facial skeletal fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Vertebral Compression Fracture

What are spinal fractures? [mayfieldclinic.com]

It is still not clear whether new fractures were a result of BKP and the purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the new fractures risk after BKP compared with CT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment of spinal fractures depends on the type of fracture and the degree of instability. [mayfieldclinic.com]

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Median Neuropathy

[…] in malunited fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 66-year-old man suffered a comminuted fracture of the proximal humerus after a fall. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mechanism of injury includes compression of the nerve by the displaced fracture, contusion of the nerve at the time of fracture or reduction, or the development of a compartment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Malunited Fracture

We report on the case of a fracture of the humeral metaepiphysis, surgical neck, and greater tuberosity treated conservatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Evaluation of ankle fractures: non-operative and operative treatment. Clin Orthop 1979;38:111–19. [online.boneandjoint.org.uk]

This would be useful as a guide for young doctors and medical students as it would be possible to perform safe and accurate osteotomy for old nasal bone fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Humerus Fracture

fracture line. [symptoma.com]

Proximal fractures make up 5% of all fractures and 25% of humerus fractures,[9] middle fractures about 60% of humerus fractures (12% of all fractures),[12] and distal fractures [en.wikipedia.org]

In the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR) fractures of all types are registered by the attending physician, often a junior doctor. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Disorder

الصفحة 94 - Fractures of the distal end of the radius. J Bone Joint Surg [Am] 1991;73A:46l-469. ‏ [books.google.com]

Discussion: This study reaffirms that distal radius fractures are associated with a high incidence of TFCC tear. [thieme-connect.com]

Ulnar anatomy Hastings addressed management issues of ulnar-sided wrist pain subsequent to a distal radius fracture. “Distal radius fractures aren’t just fractures. [healio.com]

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Whiplash Injury

The etiology is currently unknown, but X-ray-occult fractures may be one cause in some cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fractures of the first rib are extremely rare and are more commonly associated with either multiple rib fractures or life-threatening injuries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Four blinded independent readers assessed the presence of occult vertebral body and facet fractures, vertebral body and facet contusions, intervertebral disk herniations, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Colles' Fracture

[…] decision-making on the best treatment for each fracture type. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

See also: Smith's fracture, under Robert William Smith, Irish physician, 1807-1873. [whonamedit.com]

Peripheral nerve injury at the wrist following Colles' fracture is rare and usually located in the region of the fracture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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