Chip fractures, also known as avulsion fractures, are kinds of injuries wherein small fragments of bones are chipped off from the bone’s main structure. This type of fracture commonly happens when too much force is applied on the bones, causing its ligaments or tendons to pull off a piece of the bone where the tendons are attached. Chip fractures commonly happen on children than in adults because they still have skeletal weak point known as the growth plate. This bone area is the one that is still actively growing so if ligaments and tendons near it pulled forcefully, there is a great chance the soft area will fracture. Athletes are also very prone to this type of injury because they constantly do tough physical activities which may cause their muscles to contract strongly. Strong muscle contractions which cannot be managed by the bones also cause chip bone fractures. Chip Fracture Types Type I. The fragmented bone is only minimally displaced from the bone’s main body. Do not nee...
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