Bones are the hardest tissues in your body. Although bones are strong, they can split or break under too much pressure or force. If the external force is greater than the strength of the bone it will break. A broken bone is called a fracture. A fracture can occur in a variety of ways. The…
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A bone can break if the external force is greater than the strength of the bone.The most common way to evaluate a fracture is with x-rays, which provide clear images of the bones. A fracture can heal successfully if the ends of the break at the fracture site are realigned and immobilized so that new…
