Definition
A complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. A fracture usually results from traumatic injury to bones causing the continuity of bone tissues or bony cartilage to be disrupted or broken. Fracture classifications include simple, compound, incomplete and complete.
URL Name
YF-3000-2110-070
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.2110-070
Parent Code
YF-3000.2110
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-2110-070
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-2110
Use References
Broken Bones
Publication Status
Online