extracapsular fracture

ex·tra·cap·su·lar frac·ture

a fracture near a joint, but outside of the line of attachment of the joint capsule.

extracapsular fracture

A bone fracture that does not extend into a joint, which is most commonly seen in the humerus or femur.

ex·tra·cap·su·lar frac·ture

(ekstră-kapsū-lăr frakshŭr) Breakage near a joint, but outside the line of attachment of the joint capsule.