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Fracture are now a days very common,usuallyseen after fall at home, Road traffic accident or assault. Some fractures are managed conservatively with plaster or cast,whereas some fracture requires Surgical treatment. Fractures that affect people’s chest, arms and upper body include: 1.Clavicle fractures (broken collar bones). 2.Shoulder fractures. 3.Humerus (upper arm bone) fractures. 4.Elbow fractures. 5.Rib fractures. Some fractures that can affect your hands or wrists ---.Barton fractures,Chauffeur fractures, Colles fractures,Smith fractures,Scaphoid fractures,Metacarpal fractures (breaking any of the bones in your hand that connect your wrist to your fingers). Fractures that damage the bones in your lower body and legs include: 1.Pelvic fractures. 2.Acetabular fractures. 3.Hip fractures. 4.Femur fractures. 5.Patella fractures. 6.Tibia (your shin bone) and fibula (your calf bone) fractures. Fractures that affect your feet and ankles are more likely to have complications like nonunion. They include: Calcaneal fractures. Fifth metatarsal fractures. Jones fractures. Lisfranc fractures. Talus fractures. Trimalleolar fractures. Pilon fractures. Fractures are treated conservatively with plaster/splint or surgically depending upon type of fracure.Always consult your nearby Orthopaedic doctor if you suffer any fracture.

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