Bone Fracture

Bone Fracture: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Diseases of the rheumatic system Degenerative skeletal changes Contusions (bruises) Sprains Luxations (joint dislocations) Hereditary skeletal deformities Osteopathies (generalized skeletal diseases of various origins). Soft tissue injuries (musculature, etc.)

Bone Fracture: Complications

The following are the main conditions or complications that can be caused by a fracture (broken bone): Direct complications: Ligament injuries Blood loss/hemorrhagic shock – fracture hematoma or hypovolemic shock resulting from blood loss. Fat embolism – especially in fractures of long tubular bones (eg, femur fracture – femur fracture), it may come to the … Bone Fracture: Complications