(S02.0) Fracture of vault of skull

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5 979 589 in individuals diagnosis fracture of vault of skull confirmed

Diagnosis fracture of vault of skull is diagnosed Men are 58.95% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis fracture of vault of skull

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Women receive the diagnosis fracture of vault of skull

0 (less than 0.1%)

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Risk Group for the Disease fracture of vault of skull - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features fracture of vault of skull

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Non-contagious
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Trauma
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High individual risk, low public risk
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Fracture of vault of skull - what does this mean

A fracture of the vault of the skull occurs when a hard force impacts the skull, such as a fall, a motor vehicle accident, a sports injury, or a blow to the head. this type of fracture can cause damage to the brain and other structures in the head, and can be life-threatening.

What happens during the disease - fracture of vault of skull

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • X-ray imaging
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Angiography
  • Cerebral angiography
  • Bone scan
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain, reduce swelling, and promote healing of the fracture.
  • Administer pain relief medications
  • Apply cold compress to reduce swelling
  • Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
  • Prescribe physical therapy to promote healing
  • Perform surgical procedures to repair the fracture
  • Prescribe a protective helmet to protect the fracture
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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Fracture of vault of skull - Prevention

The best way to prevent fracture of the vault of the skull is to wear a helmet when engaging in activities that may result in head trauma, such as biking, skateboarding, or skiing. additionally, practicing safe driving habits and avoiding contact sports can help reduce the risk of skull fractures.

Main symptoms of the disease fracture of vault of skull

Dizziness

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Bleeding

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Tissue edema

(Fluid retention, Swelling, Puffiness, Fluid accumulation, Bloating, Hydrops, Dropsy, Congestion, Inflammation)

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Vomit

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Nausea

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Headache

(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)

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Dissociated sensory loss

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Fainting

(Syncope, Swoon, Passing out, Losing consciousness, Blackout, Dizziness, Unconsciousness)

Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone, usually caused by a drop in blood pressure. It is often accompanied by a feeling of dizziness, lightheadedness, and confusion. Fainting usually occurs in response to a sudden emotional or physical stressor, such as standing for a lon...

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Disorientation

(Confusion, Dizziness, Foggy thinking, Lack of orientation, Mental disorientation, Mental unsteadiness, Muddled thinking, Perplexity, Uncertainty, Unclear thinking, Unfamiliarity, Unsteadiness)

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