If someone has a broken back, it means that one or more of the bones that make up the spine has broken. Doctors may also refer to a broken back as a spinal fracture. A broken back can happen for ...

A broken hand happens when one or more bones in your hand break as a result of an accident, fall, or contact sports. The metacarpals (long bones of the palm) and the phalanges (finger bones) make up ...

You need medical imaging to tell if a bone is bruised or broken. A bone bruise can cause blood to pool and lead to swelling. Bone fractures are visible on an X-ray and may show obvious deformity.

Correspondence to: MrK M Porter Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Selly Oak Hospital,Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JD, UK; keith.porteruhb.nhs.uk Lower limb fractures are common ...

A broken nose can cause swelling, bruising, and pain. Contact a healthcare provider if your nasal trauma symptoms are severe or persist for more than three to five days. Seek immediate medical ...