The medical term for a broken bone is a ____. But there are different kinds of fractures. A ____ is when a bone is broken in just one place. You may have heard the term ____. This is a single fracture that is very small, like the width of a hair. A ____ is when the bone comes apart. When a bone is broken in more than two places or gets crushed, the name for it is a ____. Still another condition is called a bowing fracture. This happens with a bone that ____ but does not break. It happens mostly in children. Ever heard of a ____? This is when a bone is bent and breaks along only one side, like a young stick of wood. Another kind of break is an open or ____. This is when the bone breaks the skin. This is very serious. Along with the bone damage there is a risk of infection in the open wound. A lot of things happen as the body reacts to an injury like a broken bone. You might suddenly ____. You might also feel sick to your stomach. People who are seriously injured can ____. They might feel cold, dizzy and unable to ____. Shock requires immediate medical attention. But while broken bones can be painful, they are generally not ____. Still, broken bones should be treated quickly because they can restrict blood flow or cause nerve damage. Also, the break will start to repair itself, so you want to make sure the bone is lined up correctly. ____ are taken to see the break. Treatment depends on the kind of fracture that is identified. A doctor sets a broken bone to make sure it is in the ____. Severe breaks may require an operation to hold the bone together with ____. Then, a hard cast may be put around the area of the break to hold the bone in place while it heals. ____ are usually worn for one to two months. In some cases, instead of a cast, a ____ made of plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement. Bones need calcium and vitamin D to grow and reach their full ____. Keeping bones strong with exercise may also help ____ fractures, especially if you wear the right sports protection during activities. If you think elbow and knee pads might be restrictive, try wearing a cast.

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