Fractures and Dislocations

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Compression Fractures
A compression fracture is a common problem in patients with osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone thinning. Most often seen in the spine, a compression fracture occurs when the bone cannot adequately support the body. Often this injury follows seemingly minor trauma, and can cause significant pain and disability.

Smoking Hurts Bones
Smoking cigarettes has been shown to have significant impact on bone healing. If you have a broken bone you need to know how smoking can slow your healing from a fracture.

Broken Collarbone
One of the most common orthopedic injuries is a broken collarbone. Also called a clavicle fracture, a broken collarbone is usually treated without surgery, often in a simple sling. Healing takes about eight weeks.