Common Fractures and Breaks You May Not Realize




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Bones, as strong as they may be, can definitely fracture and break when too much force is being put on them. Most bone fractures and breaks are obvious, but there are some that aren’t as easy to diagnose – you might feel pain, but you won’t see it. So how do you know if you need to get an x-ray? From Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, Idaho, director of medical imaging Marjean Barnett talks about the common injuries that can happen in areas surrounded by mountains and valleys, and how to tell if you have a fractured or broken bone.