fracture
111Fracture, clay-shoveler’s — An uncommon breakage of the spine of the vertebrae from the lower neck or upper back as a result of stress. Clay shoveler’s fracture usually occurs in laborers who perform activities involving lifting weights rapidly with the arms extended.… …
112Fracture (geology) — A fracture is any local separation or discontinuity plane in a geologic formation, such as a joint or a fault that divides the rock into two or more pieces. Fractures are commonly caused by stress exceeding the rock strength. Fractures can… …
113Fracture du pénis — En cas de traumatisme sur un pénis en érection, une rupture de l’albuginée et des corps caverneux sous jacents est possible. La fracture du pénis est une rupture de l’albuginée et des corps caverneux du pénis. Elle survient lorsqu’une courbure… …
114fracture orthosis — an orthosis designed to hold bones in place after a fracture; see also fracture splint, under splint …
115fracture strength — atsparumas laužimui statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. fracture strength vok. Bruchfestigkeit, f rus. прочность на излом, f pranc. résistance à la fracture, f …
116Fracture, basilar — A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor vehicle accidents, about a quarter by falls, and a tenth by recreational activities, particularly by diving accidents. The balance are due… …
117Fracture, stress — A fracture caused by repetitive stress, as may occur in sports, strenuous exercise, or heavy physical labor. It is especially common in the metatarsal bones of foot, particularly in runners. Osteoporosis increases the possibility of stress… …
118Fracture, torus — A fracture in which one side of the bone bends, but does not actually break. Torus fractures normally heal on their own within a month with rest and disuse, although they can cause soreness and …
119fracture dislocation — dislocation complicated by fracture of, or adjacent to, a joint …
120fracture by contrecoup — a fracture of the skull opposite to the site of impact …
