What is the Full form of FX?

FX stands for “Fracture”

A fracture caused by a medical condition is known as a pathological fracture. A significant percentage of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress.

However, a fracture may also be the result of some medical conditions which weaken the bones, for example, osteoporosis, some cancers, or osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as brittle bone diseases).

Symptoms of Fracture

The signs and symptoms of a fracture vary according to which bone is affected, they often include some of the following:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• discolored skin around the affected area
• angulation – the affected area may be bent at an unusual angle
• the patient is unable to put weight on the injured area
• the patient cannot move the affected area
• the affected bone or joint may have a grating sensation
• if it is an open fracture, there may be bleeding

Causes of Fracture

• bad fall or automobile accident
• illnesses and conditions that may weaken their bones have a higher risk of fractures
• Stress fractures