A fracture is a break in a bone, ranging from a fine crack to a complete break with displacement.
Symptoms often include sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, deformity, and difficulty moving or putting weight on the injured area.
Imaging helps confirm whether a bone is broken, whether the fracture is simple or complex, and whether nearby joints or soft tissues are involved.
X-rays are usually the first imaging test, while CT or MRI may help when the fracture is complex or hard to see.
Treatment may include splinting, casting, surgery, rehabilitation, or simply time depending on the bone and fracture type.
This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
