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Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Another cause is osteoporosis, which causes weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
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Contents of this page: ... Repetitive forces, such as those caused by running, can cause stress fractures of the foot, ankle, tibia, or hip ... Fractures across a growth plate...
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Bone fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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KidsHealth > Kids > Everyday Illnesses & Injuries > Aches, Pains & Injuries > The Facts About Broken Bones ... Your bones are tough stuff - but even tough stuff can break. Like a wooden pencil, bones will bend under strain. But if the pressure is too much, or too sudden, ... Doctors describe fractures in the following ways:
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Fractures can happen in a variety of ways, but there are three common causes: ... Trauma accounts for most fractures. For example, a fall, a motor vehicle accident or a tackle during a football game can all result in a fracture.
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"Thank goodness it's only a fracture. I thought it might be broken." People often think that a fracture is less severe than a broken bone, but fractures are broken bones.
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Read about fracture of bone(s). The most common fractures are stress fractures, rib fractures, skull fractures, and fractures in children. Causes vary and treatment is dependant upon the type of fracture. ... Fractures can be displaced or non-displaced, and this attempts to explain whether the bones are aligned properly.
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