Fracture

Definition

A fracture is a break, crack, or complete separation in bone tissue, typically caused by trauma, overuse, or disease. The healing process involves the body's natural repair mechanisms to knit the bone tissue back together.

Related terms

Osteoblasts:

Cells in the bone that are responsible for new bone formation during the healing process of a fracture.

Callus: A temporary bridge of new bone and cartilage that forms around a fracture site, aiding in its stabilization and healing.

Bone Remodeling:

The final phase of bone healing where the repaired bone gradually returns to its original shape and strength through resorption and formation activities by osteoclasts and osteoblasts