That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...
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Stress fracture overview

A stress fracture is generally the result of overuse or repeated trauma to a bone. Also known as "fatigue fractures," stress ...
A comminuted fracture is when a bone breaks into three or more pieces. These typically require surgery and take longer to heal than other fractures. A comminuted fracture happens when you break a bone ...
Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple ...
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