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Broken arm
Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Broken foot
This injury is painful but rarely needs surgery for repair. Healing can take weeks to months.
Broken hand
You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).
Broken heart syndrome
Learn more about this temporary heart muscle condition that can mimic a heart attack. It may be triggered by stressful events, such as a loved one's death.
Broken leg
Treatment of a broken leg depends on the location and severity of the injury. Surgical repair uses metal pins and plates to hold the fragments together.
Broken nose
A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.
Broken ribs
This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.
Broken toe
Pain when wearing shoes and difficulty walking can signal a broken toe — so see your health care provider to help it heal and ease pain.
Broken wrist
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
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