Category : Hand Fracture

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Random Fact: Broken Bone

Nov 1,2016 / By / No Comment

Close-up of a young woman's hand in plaster.

Did you know? Just because you can move a body part doesn’t mean a bone isn’t broken. Learn more about the signs of a broken bone in the hand, arm, elbow and shoulder.

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Video: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Hand Fractures

Sep 9,2016 / By / No Comment

A hand fracture, also known as a broken hand, happens when enough force is applied to the hand to break a bone. A fracture is the same thing as a break, and some fractures are worse than others. Severe fractures result in shifted bone fragments or even a bone that shattered into many pieces. This short video shows how a hand surgeon treated the hand fracture of Olympic gymnast Paul Hamm.

A fracture may cause pain, stiffness and loss of movement in your hand. Many people think that because they can move their hand, it means it is not broken, but this is a myth. If you’ve injured your hand and it is painful, visit a hand surgeon at the next available appointment.

During your visit, the hand surgeon may take an x-ray to determine the type of fracture. Treatment options may vary. Watch our video for more information or visit www.HandCare.org.

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Random Fact: Fractures

Nov 5,2015 / By / No Comment

different children's sports balls outside on lawnThe most common fracture among athletes occurs in the finger. Learn about the difference between jammed fingers and fractures during this busy sports season.

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