HPE REvision: Direct force: Where enough force is applied to cause the bone to fracture at the point of impact.
Indirect force: Where force is applied to a large, strong bone and is transmitted up the limb, causing a related, weak bone to fracture.

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Direct force: Where enough force is applied to cause the bone to fracture at the point of impact.
Indirect force: Where force is applied to a large, strong bone and is transmitted up the limb, causing a related, weak bone to fracture.

Edward Beath · Accepted Answer

Ways Fractures are Causes

HPE REvision

Direct force: Where enough force is applied to cause the bone to fracture at the point of impact. Indirect force: Where force is applied to a large, strong bone and is transmitted up the limb, causing a related, weak bone to fracture.

Ways Fractures are Causes

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