Search results for Fractures

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• Osteoporosis - Causes

  Osteoporosis causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Some people are more at risk than others.

• Broken ankle

  Find out how to tell if your ankle is broken (fractured) and when to get medical advice, plus how a broken ankle is treated and how long it takes to heal.

• When it is used

  A DEXA scan is used to measure bone density and assess the risk of bone fractures.

• Spondylolisthesis

  Find out about spondylolisthesis, where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, including what the symptoms are and how it's treated.

• Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications

  Read about complications of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which can affect many parts of your body.

• Paget's disease of bone

  Find out about Paget's disease of bone, a condition where the normal cycle of bone renewal and repair is disrupted.

• Broken finger or thumb

  Find out how to tell if you have a broken finger or thumb, what you should do, and how long it takes to heal.

• Osteomyelitis

  Find out about osteomyelitis, including who's most at risk of getting it, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, and how it's treated.

• Broken collarbone

  Find out how to tell if you have a broken collarbone, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.

• Osteoarthritis

  Read about osteoarthritis, a condition that causes the joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of arthritis in the UK.