A Fracture is a break and a dislocation is when a joint comes out its socket
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A fracture is a break in a bone, while a dislocation is when two bones that meet at a joint are forced out of their normal position. Fractures can be either simple (closed) or compound (open), while dislocations involve the displacement of bones at a joint. Treatment for fractures involves immobilization and possibly surgery, while dislocations may need to be manually relocated by a healthcare provider.
Closed reduction is the term used to describe the attempted reduction or restoration of a fracture or dislocation with the application of manually applied force, without the need for surgery or incision.
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which connects bone to bone, resulting in stretching or tearing of the ligament. A dislocation is when the ends of two connected bones are forced out of their normal position, disrupting the joint. In a dislocation, the bones are completely displaced, while in a sprain, the ligament is damaged.
A fracture is a complete break in a bone, while a hairline fracture is a small, partial crack in the bone. Hairline fractures may not be easily visible on imaging studies and can be more difficult to diagnose compared to regular fractures. Treatment for hairline fractures usually involves rest and immobilization to allow healing.
Sessile dislocations are immobile and fixed within a crystal lattice, while glissile dislocations are able to move and propagate through the crystal lattice. Sessile dislocations do not affect material deformations significantly, while glissile dislocations can cause plastic deformation by moving and breaking bonds in the lattice.
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