A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone iscracked or broken. It is a break in the continuity of the bone. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress
Orthopaedic injuries often affect the joints including hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and foot & ankle joints. Other orthopaedic injuries are sprains, strains and bone fractures
Dr. Mark Sobel is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic conditions of foot, ankle, shoulder, knee and sports medicine. The website specially designed for his patients to serve as an educational resource, providing comprehensive information on orthopaedic conditions & treatments. Please consider this website as an educational resource, and do not use it as a treatment guide or for decision making. All such decisions must be made in consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon or healthcare provider.