How serious is a fractured skull?
Last reviewed Fri 24 August 2018
By Bethany Cadman
Reviewed by Seunggu Han, MD
The skull can break, or fracture, if it is subject to a direct and forceful impact. The underlying cause of a skull fracture is a head trauma that is significant enough to break at least one bone. People with a skull fracture need treating as soon as possible.
Skull fractures can vary in severity, and the extent of the injury depends on:
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