The third common site for such fractures is the wrist.
If you have a higher risk for fractures, it's best to start getting the test sooner.
Five other people were treated at hospitals for various fractures.
The two common places for fractures are the hip and the wrist.
By comparison, the treatments for fractures, which leave less to discretion, were about the same.
If your bones are very thin and brittle, you may be at risk for fractures.
Two other firefighters were treated for minor fractures and released, he said.
You may also need X-rays or bone scans to look for fractures.
Administer appropriate first aid as needed for other wounds or fractures.
Three weeks in a cast and 6 weeks off sports may be appropriate for certain fractures.