Condition
A crack or break in a bone, usually from a fall or injury. Treatment ranges from a cast or splint to surgery.
Also called: fracture, broken bone, hip fracture, broken wrist, broken arm, broken ankle
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about broken bones and what is right for you.
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