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How can i tell if my knee is fractured or broken?
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Break = fracture: An x-ray (or other radiographic study), medical history and physical examination are used to differentiate a broken bone from other causes. In medicine we use the word fracture to describe a break.
Answered 3/18/2019
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Same thing: These are synonyms. Fracture and break mean the same thing. X-ray first. If it's not obvious but still painful, MRI can reveal a non displaced fracture (break).
Answered 4/27/2019
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