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Intra-Articular Fracture





















            • Definition: The fracture ex tends into the joint sur face.
            • Mechanism of Injur y: High-energy trauma.






















                                    Extra-Articular Fracture






















            • Definition: The fracture occurs outside the joint c apsule.
            • Clinic al Signific ance: Easier to manage than intra-ar ticular fractures.
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