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Fracture means a type of break. Not the same as a broken bone. A broken bone is when the bone snaps and the two peices of bone come apart. A fracture is when the bone breaks but does not come apart/disconnect.

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Fractures are described by the following characteristics: * Type of fracture - this can be transverse, oblique, spiral, buckle, comminuted * Open or closed - an open fracture is one that breaks the skin * Location of fracture * Displacement * Angulation

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A fracture can relate to a crack or break in the bone.

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