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Cómo cuidar una fractura ósea

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A un hueso roto o fisurado se lo llama "fractura". Una fractura ósea puede producirse en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Puede ser en la clavícula o en un brazo, una mano, una pierna o un pie. Puede tardar entre cuatro y seis semanas en sanarse.

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