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Please advise what is the difference between a broken thumb, fractured thumb, and dislocated thumb?
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Fracture=break: Fracture is another name for a broken bone, no difference. Dislocation refers to a joint being displaced out of position so it is not properly aligned. This requires closed or open reduction to realign the bones on either side of the joint.
Answered 1/25/2014
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