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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bone fracture repair
		Bone fracture repairs are surgical procedures to realign and stabilize broken bones (fractures) with plates, nails, screws, or pins.
		Bone grafts may be used to allow for proper healing or to speed the healing process.
		Bone grafting may be performed using the patient's own bone, usually taken from the hip, or using bone from a donor.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002966.htm (598 words)

	nbc4.tv - Health Encyclopedia - Bone Fracture Repair - Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This procedure is recommended for complicated fractures not able to be realigned (reduced) by casting, or in cases in which the long-term use of a cast is undesirable.
		The bone is placed in proper position and screws, pins, or plates are attached to or in the bone temporarily or permanently.
		If examination of the fracture shows that a quantity of bone has been lost as a result of the fracture, especially if there is a gap between the broken bone ends, the surgeon may decide that a bone graft is essential to avoid delayed healing.
	www.nbc4.tv /encyclopedia/6870429/detail.html (793 words)

	Bonetumor.org - The Web's Most Comprehensive Bone Tumor Resource
		Unlike fractures of normal bone, pathologic fractures occur during normal activity or minor trauma due to weakening of the bone by disease.
		Bone metastasis is diagnosed in 4% - 13% of patients with thyroid cancer (Marcocci et al, Surgery 106:960-966, 1989 and McCormack, Cancer 19:181-184 1965.) The lesions are frequently lytic and their fracture risk depends on their location.
		Many different criteria have been suggested including the size of the lesion; the type of cancer that metastasized to bone; the location of the metastatic lesion; pain due to the lesion; whether the lesion is lytic or blastic; irradiation of the lesion; and the use of biomechanics to predict fracture.
	www.bonetumor.org /tumors/pages/pathFX.htm (3470 words)

	Fractures, Sprains, and Strains - DEFINITION, DESCRIPTION, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, PROGNOSIS, PREVENTION
		Fractures, sprains, and strains are all caused when excessive force is applied to some part of the body.
		The treatment of fractures depends on many factors, such as the seriousness of the injury, the patient's age, and his or her general health.
		Bones begin to grow back soon after they are broken so this should be done by a trained medical person as soon as possible.
	www.faqs.org /health/Sick-V2/Fractures-Sprains-and-Strains.html (2155 words)

	Bone Fracture
		A bone fracture is diagnosed by a physical examination and x-rays of the injured area.
		Bone grafts, where healthy bone is taken from another area of the body to fill in the fracture, may also be used.
		The length of time it takes for a bone fracture to heal and the need for physical therapy after treatment depend upon the severity of the fracture and the age and health of the patient.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/b/bonefracture.htm (863 words)

	FLUORIDE & BONE: An Annotated Bibliography
		Bone fragility of the peripheral skeleton during fluoride therapy for osteoporosis.
		To understand how fluoride alters bone mass it is important to understand the differences in how fluoride affects the two types of bone of the human skeleton: trabecular bone and cortical bone.
		Even though extensive bone deformities may not be found on a large scale from fluoride in water at the 1 ppm concentration, some of the early signs of the disease, such as calcifications of ligaments, joint capsules, and muscle attachments, are likely to occur.
	www.slweb.org /fluoride-bone.html (11160 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Bone Fracture (Broken Bone)
		Bone fractures are also classified by the position of the bone fragments, as follows:
		A bone fracture occurs when the force against a bone is greater than the strength of the bone.
		Bone fractures are often seen in abused children and adults.
	www.healthopedia.com /bone-fracture (512 words)

	Fracture - Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It can, however, be a result of disease of the bone that leads to weakening, such as osteoporosis, or abnormal formation of the bone from congenital diseases at birth, such as osteogenesis imperfecta.
		Examples include: "boxer's fracture" of the metacarpal bone of the hand, "blowout fracture" of the bones behind the eye, and "stress fracture" of the bones of tibia." Some fractures are also named by conditions associated with the bone breakage.
		For example, a "compound fracture" is a fracture in which there is an associated open wound of the skin that leads directly to the broken bone.
	www.medicinenet.com /fracture/article.htm (385 words)

	Mechanical Effects on Fracture Healing
		Rather, it is the connectivity of the bone fragments across the fracture seem to correlate with overall fracture stiffness and strength.
		Plate fixation is most commonly used in complex bone fractures, such as the pelvis and craniofacial region where it is not possible to easily place external fixators and where no intramedullary canal exists for rod fixation.
		Better and faster bone formation is generally seen with plates, although in the long run bone mechanical properties are roughly equal under different methods of fixation as long as a threshold of adequate fixation is achieved.
	www.engin.umich.edu /class/bme456/bonefracture/bonefracture.htm (3051 words)

	Bone Density, Osteoporosis and the Risk of Bone Fracture
		Many women think that osteoporosis or low bone density is a leading cause of bone fractures — one reason why the disease is so frightening.
		Hip fractures are particularly frightening because they have the most impact on a woman’s quality of life.
		Even after the age of 80, at least half of all hip fractures are the result of a fall caused by other factors — not a bone spontaneously breaking.
	www.womentowomen.com /bonehealth/bonedensityandfractures.asp (656 words)

	Azoc - In the News
		This new report, "Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General" says that 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, while another 34 million are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
		Osteoporosis and other bone diseases, such as Paget's disease and osteogenesis imperfecta can lead to a downward spiral in physical health and quality of life, including losing the ability to walk, stand up, or dress, and can lead to premature death.
		The report also calls on health care professionals to help Americans maintain healthy bones by evaluating risks for patients of all ages, recommending bone density tests for women over the age of 65 and for any man or woman who suffers even a minor fracture after the age of 50.
	www.fitbones.org /dhs.html (1131 words)

	eMedicine - Temporal Bone, Fractures : Article Excerpt by: Richard Woodcock, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fracture of the temporal bone may be associated with potential complications, including infection (meningitis), hearing loss, facial nerve injury, and perilymphatic fistula.
		Historically, fractures of the temporal bone were diagnosed clinically, and imaging was a minor factor in initial evaluation.
		Pathophysiology: Longitudinal fractures typically result from trauma to the temporal or parietal region, and fractures of the temporal squamosa or parietal bone are common.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/byname/temporal-bone-fractures.htm (569 words)

	Epidemiology on Fluoride & Bone Fracture
		6) A study investigating the relationship between bone fracture and dental fluorosis, found that the occurrence of bone fracture was higher among individuals - children and adults alike - who had with dental fluorosis, and that the risk of fracture increased with the increasing severity of the fluorosis.
		Hip fractures and fluoridation in Utah's elderly population.
		An increase in hip fractures was also found in women aged 85 and older, albeit not statistically significant - RR = 1.42 (CI, 0.98 - 1.87).
	www.fluoridealert.org /health/bone/fracture/epi.html (1581 words)

	California Bone Fracture Attorneys : Northern California Broken Bone Lawyers : GJEL
		Since a broken bone injury often causes injuries that are internal or undetectable by the naked eye, a complete medical examination should be carried out on the injured person.
		Broken bone accident cases are often difficult and complex, but the law firm of Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen has a great deal of experience in tackling broken bone cases.
		Bone Fracture Lawyers Disclaimer: The bone fracture, bone injury, broken bone, personal injury, and/or other California legal information offered herein by Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen, is not formal legal advice, nor is it the formation of an attorney client relationship.
	www.gjel.com /practice/brokenbones.html (846 words)

	eMedicine - Temporal Bone, Fractures : Article by Richard Woodcock, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Anatomy: Temporal bone fractures are described with reference to the long axis of the petrous bone and are classified as either longitudinal (parallel with the axis) or transverse (perpendicular to the axis).
		In longitudinal fracture, the medial aspect of the fracture usually is lateral to the carotid canal and terminates near the foramen spinosum.
		In transverse fracture, the fracture begins near the jugular foramen or foramen magnum and extends to the middle cranial fossa.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/topic678.htm (1752 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Broken bone
		A stress fracture is a hairline crack in the bone that develops because of repeated or prolonged forces against the bone.
		It is hard to tell a dislocated bone from a broken bone.
		There is a suspected broken bone in the hip, pelvis, or upper leg.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000001.htm (884 words)

	MoonDragon's Health Information & Discussion - Bone Fracture
		If the skin over the bone remains intact, a fracture is referred to as closed or simple; if the bone breaks the skin, it is termed open or compound.
		A fracture may cause extreme pain and tenderness in the injured area; swelling, a protruding bone or blood under the skin; and numbness, tingling, or paralysis below the fracture.
		A major fracture, such as of an arm or leg, may also cause a loss of the pulse below the fracture as well as weakness and an inability to bear weight.
	www.moondragon.org /health/disorders/fracture.html (628 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Bone fracture - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Bone fracture: A traumatic injury to the bone in which the continuity of the bone is broken.
		Bone fracture: Another name for Fractures (or close medical condition association).
		Bone fracture: Bone fracture is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Bone conditions, Physical conditions, Non-genetic diseases, Non-Contagious Diseases
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/bone_fracture.htm (477 words)

	The Facts About Broken Bones
		A break can be anything from a hairline fracture (a thin break in the bone) to the bone that's snapped in two pieces like a broken tree branch.
		To treat the broken bone, the doctor needs to know which kind of fracture it is. That's where X-rays come in handy.
		After your bone has been set, the next step is usually putting on a cast, the special bandage that will keep the bone in place for the 1 to 2 months it will take for the break to mend.
	kidshealth.org /kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html (1024 words)

	San Francisco Bone Fracture Injury Attorney \| Compound Fracture Lawyer \| Motorcycle Car Truck Accident California
		Bone fractures are often one of the more painful outcomes of a serious bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or auto accident.
		Compound fractures and other serious bone injures are likely to result in a surgery, extensive therapy, a long recovery period, and sometimes, chronic pain.
		At Choulos, Choulos and Wyle, we have extensive experience with all aspects of compensation claims related to personal injuries, including bone fractures caused by pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, traffic accidents caused by defective auto parts or dangerous roads, as well as other serious injuries such as facial disfiguring due to dog bites.
	www.ccwlawyers.com /PracticeAreas/Fractures.asp (449 words)

	Fluoride & Bone Fracture
		The vast majority of animal studies investigating fluoride's effect on bone strength, have found fluoride to have either no effect or a negative effect on strength.
		Studies on human populations consuming fluoride in drinking water, have found an association between dental fluorosis and increased bone fracture in children; and between long-term consumption of fluoridated water and increased hip fracture in the elderly.
		Animal studies and human clinical trials indicate that fluoride can reduce bone strength before skeletal fluorosis is present.
	www.fluoridealert.org /health/bone/fracture/index.html (237 words)

	Breast Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for Bone Fracture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors may be at an increased risk for bone fractures, according to a recent study supported in part by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
		Data analysis revealed that fracture rates of the spine (only among women who had breast cancer diagnosed before age 55), wrist and other (nonhip) skeletal sites were higher among breast cancer survivors, although hip fracture rates were comparable among the two groups of women.
		The increased risk for fractures among breast cancer survivors persisted even after data were adjusted for other risk factors, such as fracture history, medication use and lifestyle behaviors.
	www.niams.nih.gov /ne/highlights/spotlight/2005/cancer_fractures.htm (456 words)

	Antidepressants Raise Bone Fracture Risk
		Compared with women who did not take such medications, women who took narcotics were almost 40% more likely to suffer a non-spine bone fracture, and those taking antidepressants were almost 25% more likely to suffer this type of fracture.
		But this study showed the risk of bone fracture was similar among both types of antidepressant medications.
		No increase in bone fracture risk was found among users of benzodiazepine drugs or anticonvulsant medications.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/64/72267.htm (322 words)

	Dr. Koop - Bone fracture repair - series
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	AllRefer Health - Broken Bone (Bone - Broken, Fracture, Stress Fracture)
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