Figure 37.11: Types of Fractures to become familiar with the different breaks in a bone.

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<p>Impacted Fracture</p>

Impacted Fracture

Broken ends of the bones are forcefully jammed together

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<p>Greenstick Fracture</p>

Greenstick Fracture

Bone remains intact on one side but broken on the other. Common in chidlren whose bones are more flexible.

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<p>Transverse Fracture</p>

Transverse Fracture

Break occurs perpendicular to the long axis of the bone

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<p>Oblique Fracture</p>

Oblique Fracture

Break occurs diagonally across the bone, generally the result of a twisting force

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<p>Comminuted Fracture</p>

Comminuted Fracture

Bone is splintered or shattered into 3 or more fragments, caused by traumatic direct force

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<p>Spiral Fracture</p>

Spiral Fracture

Bone is broken into a spiral or S-shape due to a twisting force