About Fractures(Health/Injuries) orthopedics.about.com Description: Comprehensive information about broken bones, and many resources to help understand... and treat this common orthopedic condition.A fracture and a broken bone actually mean the same thing. Common types of fractures or broken bones, as well as basic fracture treatment issues are discussed here. Look through this article for more broken bone information Specializes in: fracturesbrokenbonestresspathologichiposteoporosisfixation...castreduction