Displaced Fracture (Noun)
Meaning
Fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient had to undergo surgery to realign the displaced fracture in her ankle.
- A displaced fracture typically requires more extensive treatment than a non-displaced fracture.
- The X-rays revealed a displaced fracture in the patient's femur that needed to be set immediately.
- The football player suffered a displaced fracture in his collarbone during the game and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
- In some cases, a displaced fracture may require the use of pins or screws to hold the bone fragments together while they heal.