| Front | What is an indirect force injury? |
|---|---|
| Back | This may cause a fracture or dislocation at a distant point, as when a person falls and lands on an outstreched hand. The direct impact may cause a wrist fracture, but the indirect force can cause dislocation of the elbow or a fracture of the forearm, humerus, or even clavicle. |
Tags: 29, injuries, orthopaedic
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