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avulsion fracture

an avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone it is attached to. the ligament or tendon may also be damaged. this type of fracture may be caused by direct force, such as a hard tackle in football. or it may be caused by indirect force, such as making a sudden turn in soccer or basketball.

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