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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesBone Fractures: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   A bone fracture happens when something hits your bone with enough force not only to damage it, but to break it in at least one place. Fractures are more serious injuries and can take much longer to heal than bone bruises.

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3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 173312Fractures: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

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   A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. Fractures range from small partial cracks to complete breaks and can occur in any bone. Physical trauma, overuse, and conditions such as ...

4. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › fracturesFractures | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Key points about fractures. A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are many different types of fractures. Bone fractures are often caused by falls, trauma, or as a result of a direct blow or kick to the body. Overuse or repetitive motions can cause stress fractures.

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6. orthoinfo.aaos.org › fractures-broken-bonesFractures (Broken Bones) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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   A fracture is a broken bone, the same as a crack or a break. A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (crosswise, lengthwise, in multiple pieces). Types of Fractures. Although bones are rigid, they do bend, or give, somewhat when an outside force is applied.

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   Jul 8, 2017 · A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture crosswise, lengthwise, in several places, or into many pieces. Most fractures happen when a...

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   A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. Most fractures result from force applied to a bone. Fractures usually result from injuries or overuse. The injured part hurts (especially when it is used), is usually swollen, and may be bruised or look distorted, bent, or out of place.

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   What is a Fracture? A fracture is a complete break, a chip or a crack in a bone. Fractures can be open (the end of the broken bone breaks through the skin) or closed (the broken bone does not break through the skin).

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    What is a bone fracture?

    • A bone fracture is the medical definition for a broken bone. Fractures are usually caused by traumas like falls, car accidents or sports injuries. But some medical conditions and repetitive forces (like running) can increase your risk for experiencing certain types of fractures. If you break a bone, you might need surgery to repair it.

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    What is the difference between a broken bone and a fracture?

    • A fracture is a complete break, a chip or a crack in a bone. Fractures can be open (the end of the broken bone breaks through the skin) or closed (the broken bone does not break through the skin). What Do Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries Involve? Injuries to the muscles, bones and joints include sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures.

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    What is the severity of a fracture?

    • The severity of a fracture usually depends on the force that caused the break. If the bone's breaking point has been exceeded only slightly, the bone may crack rather than break all the way through. If the force is extreme, such as that caused by an automobile crash or gunshot, the bone may shatter.

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    What is a complete fracture?

    • In a complete fracture, your bone breaks completely. It’s snapped or crushed into two or more pieces. Types of complete fracture include: Incomplete fractures are more common in children. Their bones are softer than those of adults. As a result, they’re more likely to bend than break. Complete fractures can happen at any age.

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