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  1. Nov 10, 2023 · Types. Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis and treatment. Complications. Prevention. Summary. A bone fracture is a crack or break in a bone. Bone fractures usually result from a high force impact or...

  2. Jul 8, 2017 · Types. Causes. Risk factors. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. Prevention. What is a fracture? A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture...

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Mar 27, 2024 · Overview. A fracture is a broken bone. It needs medical care. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number.

  6. This type of injury is usually caused by a violent force that tears the ligaments, allowing the bones to move out of place. 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).

  7. Mar 21, 2024 · A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. It occurs when the physical force exerted on the bone is stronger than the bone itself. Your risk of fracture...

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