what is the difference between a fracture or break?
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A fracture is any loss of continuity of the bone. Anytime the bone loses integrity—whether it's a hairline crack barely recognizable on an x-ray or the shattering of bone into a dozen pieces—it's considered a fracture. A broken bone is a fractured bone and vice versa.
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A “broken back” is another term to describe a spinal fracture — a break in one or more vertebrae, the 33 bones that form your backbone and protect your spinal cord. A broken back injury can be worrying, but it doesn't necessarily mean that there's damage to the spinal cord.
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Stable and Unstable Fractures Generally, a fracture is considered stable if only the anterior column is involved, as in the case of most wedge fractures. When the anterior and middle columns are involved, the fracture may be considered more unstable.
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Closed vs. In a closed fracture, the broken bone doesn't break your skin. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture. In an open fracture, the ends of the broken bone tear your skin. When your bone and other internal tissues are exposed, it puts you at higher risk of infection.
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Originally Answered: What is the difference between being on a break and a breakup? A break is a temporary split, to take time away from each other so the relationship is in theory, “refreshed”. A breakup is simply the end of that relationship.
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A fracture is simply a broken bone. A sprain is basically a ligament or tendon that has been stretched out, or maybe even torn.
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You may have heard people talk about bone fractures and breaks. The terms are actually interchangeable and both refer to a bone that has been shattered, often by excessive force. Your doctor may be more likely to use the term fracture.
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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture? Cleavage is when a mineral breaks in smooth, flat surfaces and fracture is when a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces.
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Contrary to common belief, a fracture is the same thing as a break -- doctors use the two terms interchangeably. Both words refer to a disruption in the bone structure so whether your doctor calls it a "hairline fracture" or a "hairline break" is inconsequential.
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As adjectives the difference between fragile and breakable is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while breakable is able to be broken.
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The difference between strength and toughness. ... Tensile strength is a measure of the maximum stress that a metal can support before starting to fracture. Fracture toughness is a measure of the energy required to fracture a material that contains a crack.
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As adjectives the difference between weak and fragile is that weak is lacking in force (usually strength) or ability while fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.
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In a closed fracture, the broken bone doesn't break your skin. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture. In an open fracture, the ends of the broken bone tear your skin. When your bone and other internal tissues are exposed, it puts you at higher risk of infection.
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As nouns the difference between fault and flaw is that fault is a defect; something that detracts from perfection while flaw is a crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion or flaw can be a sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration.
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elastic deformation: the rock returns to its original shape when the stress is removed. plastic deformation: the rock does not return to its original shape when the stress is removed. fracture: the rock breaks.
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A simple fracture, or closed fracture, cracks the bone but does not break the skin. A compound fracture, or open fracture, breaks the bone, and then the broken pieces of bone pierce the skin.
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A hairline fracture, also known as a stress fracture, is a small crack or severe bruise within a bone. This injury is most common in athletes, especially athletes of sports that involve running and jumping. People with osteoporosis can also develop hairline fractures.