Overview of fractures

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A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. Most fractures result from force applied to a bone.

Fractures usually result from injuries or overuse.
The injured part hurts (especially when it is used), is usually swollen, and may be bruised or look distorted, bent, or out of place.
Other injuries, such as blood vessel and nerve damage, compartment syndrome, infections, and long-lasting joint problems, may also be present or develop.
Doctors can sometimes diagnose fractures based on symptoms, the circumstances causing the injury, and results of a physical examination, but x-rays are usually needed.
Most fractures heal well and result in few problems, but how long they take to heal varies, depending on many factors, such as the person