What is a Displaced Fracture?

Description of the disease:

A displaced fracture is an injury to the bones in which they are broken and moved out of alignment with each other.

Classification:

• Complete displaced fracture
• Incomplete displaced fracture
• Multiple displaced fractures

Symptoms:

Sharp pain, swelling, bone displacement, changes in the shape and length of the limb.

Causes:

Trauma, accidents, falls from height, sports injuries.

Diagnosis:

X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Treatment:

Application of a cast, surgical intervention (orthopedic pins, plates, screws).

Prevention:

Avoiding traumatic situations, engaging in sports with observance of safety rules.

Doctor:

Orthopedist, surgeon.