Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of bone fracture where the broken ends of the bone have moved out of their normal alignment and are separated from each other. This is a specific medical condition that typically requires intervention, such as reduction (realigning the bone), to ensure proper healing.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The X-ray confirmed it was a displaced fracture, so the doctor scheduled surgery to set the bone.
  • A displaced fracture is generally more serious than a non-displaced fracture because the bones are not in their correct position.

Advanced Usage

• "Open displaced fracture": A displaced fracture where the broken bone pierces the skin, creating an open wound and a high risk of infection.
  • The motorcycle accident resulted in an open displaced fracture of his tibia.
• "Comminuted displaced fracture": A displaced fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces.
  • The severe impact caused a comminuted displaced fracture, making the repair more complex.

Variants and Related Words

• Fracture (n): The general term for a broken bone.
  • The patient suffered a fracture in her arm.
• Non-displaced fracture (n): A fracture where the broken bone ends remain in their normal anatomical alignment.
  • Fortunately, it was a non-displaced fracture, so only a cast was needed.
• Reduction (n): The medical procedure to realign the bone fragments in a displaced fracture.
  • Closed reduction was attempted before considering surgery.

Synonyms

• Complete fracture: A fracture where the bone is broken completely into separate pieces (this can be displaced or non-displaced).
• Unstable fracture: A term often used to describe a fracture prone to displacement or one that is already displaced.

Related Phrases

• "To reduce a displaced fracture": To perform a medical procedure to manipulate the bone fragments back into their proper position.
  • The orthopedic surgeon had to reduce the displaced fracture under anesthesia.
• "Displaced fracture requiring fixation": Indicates that the fracture needs surgical hardware (like plates, screws, or rods) to hold the bones in place.
  • The diagnosis was a displaced fracture requiring internal fixation.

Noun

1. fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another