by y2madmin | Sep 9, 2020
FRACTURE Fracture A fracture, also known as a broken bone, is a condition that changes the contour (shape) of the bone. Fractures often occur when there is a high force or impact put on a bone. Fractures are common–there are millions in the United States every year–and can be caused by a number of things. People break bones in sports injuries, car accidents, falls, or from osteoporosis (bone weakening due to aging). Although most fractures are caused by trauma, they can be “pathologic” (caused by an...
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