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- Dictionaryfracture/ˈfraktʃə/
noun
- 1. the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material: "ground movements could cause fracture of the pipe" Similar
- 2. the replacement of a simple vowel by a diphthong owing to the influence of a following sound, typically a consonant.
verb
- 1. break or cause to break: "the stone has fractured"
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3 days ago · Fractures are simply a break in a bone caused by forces that exceed the strength of the osseous tissue in the bone. Most fractures are caused by excessive external forces and are classified as traumatic fractures.
2 days ago · A forceful blow directly on your bone can cause fracture. Non-displaced bone fracture is one of the most common types of fractures. Learn the treatments and prognosis.
4 days ago · You get a fracture when your bone breaks due to extensive force that stretches the osseous tissue in the bone beyond limit. Fractures are quite common and an average person has at least two fractures during a lifetime.
5 days ago · Facts About Fractures – A Guide to Broken Bones. Category: Health Education, Primary Care. Posted On: Jul 1, 2024. Your bones protect your heart, lungs and brain. Bones are tough, but even the strongest can break. Here's what you need to know about fractures and how to prevent them.
1 day ago · Know Open/Closed Definitions. A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. It is classified as either open or closed. An open fracture, also known as a compound fracture, occurs when the bone pokes through the skin and can be seen, or when a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin. A closed fracture, also known as a simple ...
4 days ago · As osteoporosis decreases bone strength, patients are at an increased risk of fracture, often with minimal trauma, and commonly at the pelvis, hip and wrist.
2 days ago · The meaning of COMPRESSION FRACTURE is fracture (as of a vertebra) caused by compression of one bone against another.
