Simple Fracture (Noun)
Meaning
An uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The X-ray revealed a simple fracture of her left wrist, which required only a cast to heal.
- After slipping on the icy sidewalk, he suffered a simple fracture in his ankle that took several weeks to recover from.
- Luckily, it was only a simple fracture, and the doctor was able to set the bone and cast it on the spot.
- The athlete was diagnosed with a simple fracture of the fibula in her lower leg, requiring surgery to set the bone in place.
- The child's simple fracture of the collarbone was treated with a sling to immobilize the affected area and allow it to heal.