Types of Fractures

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Transverse

occurs straight across the long axis of the bone

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Oblique

occurs at an angle that is not 90 degrees

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spiral

bone segments are pulled apart as a result of a twisting motion

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comminuted

several breaks result in many pieces between two large segments 

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impacted

one fragment is driven into the other, usually as a result of compression

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greenstick

a partial fracture in which only one side of the bone is broken

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open (or compound) 

a fracture in which at least one end of the broken bone tears through the skin

  • carries a high risk of infection 

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closed (or simple)

a fracture in which the skin remains intact