Plus, six ways to tell if it’s a broken bone
“I can’t move my arm!” “It hurts when I walk!” If you have active kids, you’re used to them telling you (dramatically) about all their bumps and bangs. Most of the time, they brush it off and a few minutes later are back on the monkey bars or sliding into first.
But sometimes, it’s not just dramatics — you’re worried something may actually be broken. Since you haven’t developed X-ray vision eyes (well, YET), how can you tell if it’s a sprain or a fracture?
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Star, MD, breaks down the difference — and explains when it’s time to enlist a doctor’s help.
What is a fracture?
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