{"id":238742,"date":"2023-08-29T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=238742"},"modified":"2023-08-29T09:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:12:38","slug":"fracture-of-skull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/fracture-of-skull\/","title":{"rendered":"Fracture of skull"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A fracture can develop in one or multiple bones of the skull due to a head injury. In the majority of skull fractures, no complications arise. Yet, in cases of significant trauma, the fractured bones could shift from their original positions. When this occurs, fragments of bone might damage blood vessels within the meninges\u2014the protective membranes enveloping the brain\u2014or, although rarely, even tear these membranes. This can lead to bleeding and, in certain instances, cause damage to the brain.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A straightforward skull fracture typically mends on its own. Yet, if there is any harm to brain structures, the intervention of neurosurgery is frequently necessary.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fracture can develop in one or multiple bones of the skull due to a head injury. In the majority of skull fractures, no complications arise. Yet, in cases of significant trauma, the fractured bones could shift from their original positions. 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