📋Overview
These injuries occur when physical force exerted on a bone exceeds its structural integrity, resulting in a partial or complete break. Bone breaks can stem from acute trauma, repetitive stress, or underlying medical conditions that weaken the bone structure, such as osteoporosis.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0016658ICD-10-CM
T14.8
MeSH
D050723
SNOMED CT (US)
72704001125605004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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