An ankle fracture is a break in one or more bones that are connected in the ankle joint. It is also commonly called a broken ankle. The fracture may be partial, meaning it is only partially cracked and not all the way or the fracture may be complete, wherein the bone has broken into two …
A closed fracture is a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin nor cause an open wound. It is generally safer as compared to an open wound because an open wound requires immediate treatment and is more susceptible to infection. The blood from closed fractures is lost into the tissues. It is also called …
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