Term: Fracture

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-17

Definition:

A crack or split as result of force, most often occurring in bone or cartilage.

Related concepts 

• Fractures: Case Definitions Using Administrative Data

References 

• Leslie WD, Metge C. Establishing a regional bone density program: Lessons from the Manitoba experience. J Clin Densitom 2003;6(3):275-282. [Abstract] (View)