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Bone Fractures Explained

The human body is made up of a framework of 206 bones. These bones are made up of hard and strong material. But even this tough stuff, as we all know, can break, when enough force is applied. When a bone in our body breaks, it's called a fracture.

According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), fractures are the most common orthopedic complaints in the United States. Ever year, about 7 million people suffer from broken bones. People of different age groups suffer different kinds of fractures. For example, hip fractures are more common among the elderly. In the younger age group, especially among those below 45 years of age, men are most likely to suffer a fracture than women. Among older women, osteoporosis or weakening of the bones could cause them to become brittle and snap during a fall.

Bones are composed of cells, proteins and minerals such as calcium. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, bone strength is directly related to the age, size and health of a bone. Fractures could be caused by different kinds of events including a blow, a fall, trauma, bone tumors and osteoporosis. Bones could be broken during auto accidents, a slip-and-fall incident or when someone is assaulted or battered.

There are also different types of fractures that could occur as a result of these incidents.

• Simple fractures are when the bone is broken, but the skin remains in tact
• A compound fracture is when both the bone and skin are broken
• Transverse fracture is when a break is at a right angle to the length of the bone
• Greenstick fracture is when the break is on one side of the bone and the bone bends
• Comminuted fracture is when there are at least three bone fragments

Some of these fractures may be treated with casts, but in many cases surgery may be required to set the broken bone. The most common symptoms of a fracture include swelling around the injured area, loss of function in the injured area, bruising and deformity of a limb.

Repairing a fracture may also have several side effects. The bone may not heal or function properly or in the case of a surgery to repair the fracture, infection, bleeding, damage to blood vessels or nerves and allergic reactions to anesthesia may occur.

If you or a loved one has suffered a fracture as a result of someone else's negligence, you need to ensure that your legal rights are protected. The experienced bone fracture injury lawyers at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis and Larsen will provide you with outstanding representation and the quality legal advice you most certainly require at such a painful and traumatic time and in the face of mounting medical bills, loss of mobility and income. Call us for a free consultation.