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incomplete fracture

American  

noun

  1. a fracture extending partly across the bone.


incomplete fracture Scientific  
  1. See under fracture


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He was later diagnosed with an incomplete fracture of his right shoulder blade, prompting the team to sign Newton to a one-year contract to finish out the season.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021

The Panthers are light on quarterbacks after starter Sam Darnold suffered an incomplete fracture of his shoulder blade in last week’s 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2021

Darnold, who is 4-5 as the team’s starter, suffered an incomplete fracture of the shoulder blade and will go on injured reserve.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

An MRI exam Friday for the NBA Finals MVP revealed the incomplete fracture, and the Warriors said Durant would be re-evaluated in two weeks.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2018

In an incomplete fracture, where there is no displacement, the necessity of reduction does not exist.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.