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Avulsion fracture: Fast Facts

Avulsion fracture: Fast Facts

Avulsion fracture: Fast Facts (00:00:25)
Video Transcript

An avulsion fracture is a type of broken bone.

It occurs when an injury  causes a ligament or tendon to break off a small piece of  a bone that it's attached to.

The ligament or tendon also may be damaged.

This type of injury can happen  in different parts of the body, such as the ankle, foot,  arm, knee, hip, or pelvis.

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