Some breaks are obvious and cause serious pain, but hairline fractures and small bone breaks may not have easily recognizable symptoms. Broken bones typically cause pain, tenderness, bruising and swelling. If you have any concerns about a broken bone after a fall or accident, reach out to your Riverside physician. A simple x-ray can confirm or deny your physician’s suspicions.
Certain conditions such as osteoporosis can increase the risk of a bone break during minor accidents, but any forceful impact can result in a bone fracture. Falls, vehicle accidents, violent altercations, infections, tumors, defective medical implants, sports incidents, and workplace accidents are some of the most common causes of broken bones.