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An avulsion is what kind of injury?
A fracture
What is the difference between and a avulsion fracture and a fracture?
An avulsion fracture is when you pull a ligament or tendon from a bone and a piece of that bone comes with it. It is not actually a "fracture". A fracture is a break.
What is a chip-fracture?
fracture involving the presence of an isolated bone fragment. This is also frequently called an avulsion fracture.
An indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
avulsion
What is the healing time for an avulsion finger fracture?
6 weeks
What is a Jones fracture?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal of the foot. It is often mistaken for a Dancer's fracture (avulsion of bone off base of 5th metatarsal).
Does ice help an avulsion fracture heal?
I think so. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the name when a bone chip still attached to the tendon has pulled away from your hip bone?
This condition is commonly known as an avulsion fracture, where a small piece of bone breaks off due to the pull of a tendon or ligament. In the case of the hip bone, it may be referred to as an avulsion fracture of the greater trochanter. Treatment typically involves rest, immobilization, and sometimes surgery.
What is an avulsion fracture of the cuboid bone?
An avulsion fracture is when the bony attachment of a muscle (via the tendon) cracks the bone such that the end of the tendon is dangling with the piece of bone where it was attached. In other words, its like when you peel tape off the wall and the paint comes with it. The cuboid is one of the "tarsal" bones that shape the center of your foot. However, since no tendons attach to it ,an avulsion of the cuboid would involve a piece torn off of it by one of its ligaments.
What is the medical term meaning tearing a bone?
An avulsion fracture is the term meaning tearing a bone.
What if you do not treat ischial tuberosity pain?
You can eventually get an avulsion fracture or separation of the ischial tuberosity or apophysis.
What are the four types of open wounds?
open fracture, open abdominal, avulsion, and i don't know the fourth one
