What is Bone fracture?

A bone fracture is the medical definition for a broken bone.

Fractures are usually caused by traumas like falls, car accidents or sports injuries. But some medical conditions and repetitive forces (like running) can increase your risk for experiencing certain types of fractures.

Causes

Bone fractures are almost always caused by traumas. Anything that hits one of your bones with enough force can break it. Some of the most common causes include:

• Car accidents
• Falls
• Sports Injuries

Symptoms

• Pain
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Inability to move a part of your body like you usually can.
• Bruising or discoloration
• A deformity or bump that’s not usually on your body