refracture
/riːˈfræktʃər/
noun
- A second break of a bone that has already been broken and healed.
- After the refracture, the doctor recommended a longer period of rest.
- The X-ray showed a clean refracture along the original fracture line.
- He experienced a refracture of his collarbone after returning to sports too soon.
verb
- To break a bone again after it has already healed or been treated for a previous break.
- Doctors warned that falling on the same spot could refracture the weakened bone.
- The athlete had to undergo surgery after he refractured his wrist during practice.
- She was careful not to put weight on her leg to avoid refracturing the femur.