fracture Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

What is a finger fracture? The fingers are made up of several small bones and each of these is called a phalanx. A fracture can also be called a broken bone. A fracture of your finger is a common injury which can be caused by direct trauma, crush or a twisting injury. How should it… Continue...

Your child has sustained a ‘buckle’ fracture (break) of their wrist. This is the most common type of fracture in young children. What is a buckle fracture? Children’s bones are softer and more flexible than adults so instead of breaking all the way through it will often bend on one...

What can I do to get the movement back in my elbow? Once your cast has been removed, your elbow can feel stiff and painful to move. It is important to start using your arm normally again as soon as possible. At first, there will be some restrictions on sports, and you should ask your…...

Your child has a broken collar bone (also known as the clavicle). A broken bone is sometimes referred to as a crack or fracture – these all mean the same thing. Why did my child not have an X-ray? Most children with a broken collar bone do not require an x-ray. In fact, we don’t…...

The metacarpals are the hand bones leading up to your fingers. The 5th metacarpal leads to the little (5th) finger. This can sometimes be injured either at the neck (close to the knuckle), the shaft (the long bit of the bone), or the base (near the wrist). A fracture is a break in the bone…...