Fractures directory

A fracture (broken bone) is a common injury caused when a force exerted on a bone causes it to break. A closed fractures occurs when the broken bone does not puncture the skin. If it does protrude through the skin, it is called an open fracture. Follow the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage about bone fractures, what fractures look like, how to treat fractures and much more.

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A consultation has begun into the way the NHS treats patients who have broken a hip

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Milk and other calcium-rich foods are an important part of a bone-healthy lifestyle that may reduce the risk of fractures as you get older

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