Simple fractures are characterised by a single disruption (i.e. the bone is only "broken" in one place) and the two distal sections are tocuhing when realigned correctly.
Thanks to Dr. Royston of the Northern General Trauma Unit for his help, without his lecture this website would not have been possible.
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