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What is the difference between and a avulsion fracture and a fracture?
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∙ 11y ago
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.
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∙ 11y ago
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