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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.
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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.
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 the medical term meaning tearing a bone?
An avulsion fracture is the term meaning tearing a bone.
How is an Avulsion fracture treated?
An Avulsion fracture usually only needs the treatment of resting and icing the fracture followed by exercising and stretching the tendon. Surgery might be needed if the bone fragment and main bone are too far apart to heal naturally.
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).
What is an indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
Ligament attaches muscle to bone. If a ligament is yanked hard enough, it can yank pieces of bone loose or just crack the bone (an indirect fracture).
An avulsion is what kind of injury?
A fracture
Did you chip a piece of bone when you sprained your ankle?
A sprained ankle can sometimes result in a bone chip, called an avulsion fracture. This is not a common result of a sprain.
What type of bone injury is it called if you break your ankle when you hit a rock while you are jogging?
The bone injury or break is called a fracture. A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries (small pieces of bone that have been pulled off) to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula, or both.
What are the 12 types of fractures?
The 12 types of fractures include: Simple (Closed) Fracture - the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin. Compound (Open) Fracture - the bone breaks and protrudes through the skin. Transverse Fracture - the break is horizontal across the bone. Oblique Fracture - the break has an angled pattern. Spiral Fracture - the break spirals around the bone, often due to twisting forces. Comminuted Fracture - the bone shatters into multiple pieces. Greenstick Fracture - an incomplete fracture, common in children, where the bone bends. Stress Fracture - a small crack in the bone caused by repetitive force or overuse. Avulsion Fracture - a fragment of bone is torn away by a tendon or ligament. Pathologic Fracture - a break due to a disease that weakens the bone. Segmental Fracture - a bone is fractured in two or more places, leaving a "segment" of bone. Impacted Fracture - the bone fragments are driven into each other.
What is an Avulsion fracture of medial epicondyle?
An avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls off a small piece of bone where it attaches at the inner part of the elbow. This type of fracture is common in young athletes, especially in sports that involve overhead throwing motions. Treatment may involve rest, ice, immobilization, and physical therapy. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to reattach the fractured bone fragment.
