Broken Bone Around a Joint

A periarticular fracture occurs when a bone breaks inside or around a joint. In addition to the fracture, this type of break can also damage joint tissues and the cartilage on the ends of the affected bones.

受面膜骨折最常常影响构成位于腿部和臂部的关节的骨骼，包括腿部，大腿或腿部骨骼和手臂的肘部或手腕。膝盖是面膜骨折的常见位置。这些伤害通常由高能量的影响引起，如车祸或从大量高度下降。骨质疏松症或关节炎及其相关的骨质损失和弱点也可能导致面膜骨折，特别是在老年人中。

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Outlook

The symptoms of periarticular fractures differ according to their severity and location. Common symptoms include:

• Intense pain
• Joint instability and stiffness
• Swelling and inflammation in the surrounding tissues
• Difficulty or inability moving the affected limb

Diagnosis for periarticular fractures includes:

• Physical exam
• X-rays
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan

面膜骨折可能会损害你的软骨，这可以让你更容易发生关节炎。这些伤害几乎总是需要手术治疗的最佳结果。矫形专家（包括外科医生和康复专家）的治疗可以帮助您重新获得最大的功能和运动。

Why Choose Penn State Health for Care

Penn State Health includes the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, ranked as one of the best orthopaedic providers in the country by U.S. News & World Report. This honor was earned because our doctors consistently deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes through advanced treatments, translational research and provider training.

Innovative Care for Complex Challenges

118金宝搏抽水宾夕法尼亚州立大学健康提供innovative, leading-edge care for complex conditions like periarticular fractures. Our team of experts uses a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to offer a wide range of care that includes orthopaedics, chronic pain management and therapy services to improve your body’s function and movement.

We specialize in the treatment and management of the most challenging fractures, limb salvage and restoration of function following orthopaedic trauma. We are a regional resource for complex orthopaedic trauma reconstruction cases.

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