Why are fractured bones plastered?

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Fractured bones are bones that are completely or partially broken. To keep these broken bones at their right position, a plaster is used. Casts or plasters are used to help rest a bone or joint and to relieve pain that is caused by moving it. It also helps the fractured bone to grow and join properly.

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