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What Is a Buckle Fracture? A buckle (or torus) fracture is a type of broken bone. One side of a bone bends, raising a little buckle, without breaking the other side of the bone. Who Gets Buckle Fractures? This type of fracture usually happens in children under 10 years old. That’s because their bones are softer and more flexible …

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What Is a Broken Bone? A broken bone, also called a fracture, is when a break goes through part or all of a bone. How Do Broken Bones Happen? Most broken bones in kids happen from a fall. An accident or sports also can lead to broken bones. What Are the Kinds of Broken Bones? Types …

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