First aid for broken bones has two initial concerns.  The first is to get the person to a doctor as quickly as possible.  The second is to prevent further damage in the fracture area due to unnecessary movement until help arrives.  When bones are broken, the surrounding tissue is affected.  This is especially true when […]

There are hundreds of combinations that describe broken leg bones and the related symptoms.   When a leg bone breaks it can cause a tingling sensation for example.  The break may be a simple single break that doesn’t go all the way through the bone, or it can be a multiple fracture, and the bones slip […]

Broken hand bones are often the result of either accidents or attempts to stop a fall.  Hand bones include the bones in the hands and wrist.  Like the foot bone structure, the hand bones are a wonderful construction of many small bones that work together almost flawlessly.  There are actually 27 bones in the hand […]

Usually the first indication you have broken foot bones is when it hurts to walk.  It’s amazing that more people don’t break the bones in their feet more often considering the heavy load they carry during a lifetime.  It’s even more amazing when you learn a single human foot has 26 bones, and any of […]

Broken collar bones are not unusual.  They can happen to anyone at any age including newborns.  The collar bone is also called the clavicle and is considered to be part of the shoulder.  The clavicle also provides important protection for vital tissue and nerves underneath the bone.
Sometimes people discover broken collar bones because a lump […]

It’s hard to look at broken bones pictures and not think to yourself how much the break had to hurt.  The interesting thing about the images is the fact they show both traditional and unusual bone breaks that happen to the body.  It’s always amazing to realize how resilient the body can be during times […]