âSherpa lining,â in the garment industry, refers to a polyester lining with a deep pile and large, fuzzy ânapsâ that give it a bumpy texture. The overall effect is similar to real sheepâs wool, but sherpa lining is lighter weight, much less bulky, and faster-drying. Itâs also considerably cheaper, and avoids any ethical concerns about animal products.
A broken bone, or fracture, happens when excessive force applied to your bone causes it to break or shatter. Some fractures break the bone completely, while others just cause a crack in the bone. Fracture types vary depending on the circumstances of your injury and the amount of force applied to the bone. A simple fracture happens when the bone is broken into two pieces. 2  An open or compound fracture happens when a piece of bone protrudes through your skin or if the force of the injury breaks the skin. 3  A closed fracture happens when the bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
You may not know that you have it until a strain, bump, or fall causes a bone to break. Falls are especially dangerous for people with osteoporosis. If you break a bone, you might need a long time to recover. Learning how to prevent falls can help you avoid broken bones and the problems they can cause.f you do fall, you can try to prevent breaking a bone. Try to fall forwards or backwards (on your buttocks), because if you fall to the side you may break your hip. You can also use your hands or grab things around you to break a fall. Some people wear extra clothes to pad their hips or use special hip pads.