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Refracture is a verb that refers to the act of breaking or fracturing a bone again after it has already healed from a previous fracture. It is a medical term commonly used in the field of orthopedics and refers to the recurrence of a bone fracture.
When a bone fracture occurs, the affected bone is medically treated and given time to heal. However, in some cases, the bone may be subjected to additional trauma or physical stress, resulting in a refracture. This can happen due to various reasons such as falls, accidents, repetitive impact, excessive force or strain on the bone, or even due to an underlying weakness or instability in the bone structure.
Refractures can pose a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare professionals as they may require additional medical intervention, surgeries, immobilization methods (such as casts or braces) and longer recovery periods. The severity and treatment of refractures depend on factors such as the location and extent of the fracture, the underlying condition of the bone, and the overall health of the individual.
Prevention of refracture involves appropriate management of the initial fracture, ensuring proper healing, following healthcare professional's advice, and taking necessary precautions to protect the affected bone from excessive stress or trauma. In cases where refractures do occur, prompt medical attention and appropriate interventions are crucial to achieve successful healing and minimize long-term complications.
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The breaking again of a bone which has united, after a previous fracture, in a bad position.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word refracture is formed by combining the prefix re- which means again or back, and the word fracture which comes from the Latin word fractura. Fractura is the feminine form of the past participle of frangere, which means to break or to fracture. So, refracture essentially means to break again or to re-break.
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