What is the name of this sort of fracture, where does it occur, and what are the correct terms used for the process that fixes it?


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What is the name of this sort of fracture, where does it occur, and what are the correct terms used for the process that fixes it?


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Medical terminology:

Many different types of fractures occur in bones. One of the most typical occurs when a person uses his or her hand to block a fall before hitting the pavement. What is the name of this sort of fracture, where does it occur, and what are the correct terms used for the process that fixes it?