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Bones break when physical forces exceed their strength. Fractures damage surrounding soft tissues and can be closed or open. They are classified by their appearance on x-rays. Treatment focuses on reducing, holding, and exercising the fracture to reunite the bone fragments. Methods include traction, casting, bracing, internal or external fixation. Open fractures require thorough debridement and antibiotics to prevent infection during healing. Fracture healing occurs in stages of hematoma formation, inflamma
- Author
- Fuad Abdullah
- Language
- EN