What does "Nondisplaced pathologic fracture" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A "nondisplaced pathologic fracture" refers to a break in a bone that has not moved out of its normal position and has occurred because the bone was weakened by some underlying disease or condition. This means that the bone broke, but the pieces are still aligned correctly. The term "pathologic" indicates that the fracture happened in a bone that was already unhealthy or abnormal, perhaps due to a disease or a growth within the bone.
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