Biology of Aging
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31 Fractures: Bone Repair When a broken bone is manipulated and set into its natural position without surgery, the procedure is called a closed reduction. Open reduction requires surgery to expose the fracture and reset the bone. While some fractures can be minor, others are quite severe and result in grave complications. For example, a fractured diaphysis of the femur has the potential to release fat globules into the bloodstream. These can become lodged in the capillary beds of the lungs, lead
| Category | science |
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| Subject | Biology, life sciences |
| Year | 2023 |
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| Chapters | 2 |
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| License | Creative Commons - Attribution - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |