| fracture of humerus |
Disruption of the bony cortex of the upper arm. If the fracture is of the upper end of the humerus, the arm is abducted and splinted for about 4 weeks. Movements of the elbow and wrist are started early, and active movements
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| fracture of patella |
A break in the continuity of the kneecap. Treatment consists of suturing the bone fragments. A cast is applied from the toes to the groin, remaining on for 6 to 8 weeks. Following removal of the cast, gradual exercise may be
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| fracture of radius |
A break in the radius. A common fracture of the lower end of the radius is a Colles' fracture, caused by falling on the outstretched hand. Fractures also occur along the shaft or at the upper end frequently involving the radia
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| fracture of skull |
Loss of the integrity of one or more bones of the cranium. A fracture is classified according to whether it is in the vault or the base but, from the point of view of treatment, a more useful classification is differentiating b
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| fracture of the hip |
A fracture of the proximal portion of the femur, i.e., of either the head, neck, intertrochanteric or subtrochanteric regions of that bone. Hip fracture occurs each year in approximately 225,000 Americans older than 50. It is
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