Broken Bones

Have you ever broken a bone? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby talk about what happens if and when you do. You’ll learn about the different ways in which bones can break or fracture, and how to tell if a bone is indeed broken. Find out about different types of fractures, how they happen, and how they can amazingly heal themselves! See why doctors take X-rays and usually put a cast on an injured bone, and why doctors sometimes have to re-fracture or even amputate a bone. You can also discover why some people are at a higher risk of breaking a bone, and what you can do to prevent bone weakness and the disease osteoporosis. So go out there and break a leg - but not really!

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