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An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone in the area where a tendon or ligament attaches to the skeleton. The tendon or ligament is injured in such a manner that it pulls off a piece of bone called an avulsion fracture. Fortunately, most avulsion fractures can be treated without surgery.
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