Fracture Collection
"Fracture: A Closer Look at the Fragility of Life" Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187: A momentary slip
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"Fracture: A Closer Look at the Fragility of Life" Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187: A momentary slip, a sudden crack - a fractured wrist reminds us of our vulnerability. Osteoporotic bone, SEM: Delicate like porcelain, osteoporotic bones reveal the silent battle within our bodies. Fractured ankle, X-ray: The twisted misfortune that leaves us hobbling on crutches; an ankle fracture tests our resilience. Lisfranc fracture, X-ray: An intricate puzzle of shattered bones in the midfoot region - a Lisfranc fracture challenges medical expertise. Fractured jawbone, X-ray: Speech silenced and meals reduced to liquid nourishment; a fractured jawbone teaches us the value of every bite and word spoken. Skin layers, SEM: Beneath the surface lies an intricate network protecting fragile tissues - skin layers remind us of our body's remarkable defense system. Broken arm in plaster cast, X-ray: Immobilized yet healing; a broken arm encased in plaster signifies both fragility and strength intertwined. Pinned broken leg: Surgical precision meets shattered bones as metal pins restore stability to a once-fractured limb. Sulfur baskets and smoking sulfur pipes, Kawa Ijen: Amidst volcanic fumes and treacherous conditions at Kawa Ijen volcano lies human perseverance amidst fractures in nature's landscape. The beaten knight and his squire:The chivalrous knight falls defeated but finds solace in his loyal squire who tends to his wounds with unwavering dedication. The Bursting of the 38-Ton Gun on Board HMS "Thunderer" (engraving): In an explosive rupture aboard HMS Thunderer echoes tragedy reminding us that even mighty structures can succumb to fractures under immense pressure. Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic).