Types of Fractures

Open fractures (Fractura abierta)

When the bone fragment sticks out of the skin. It has a bigger risk of infection

Stable fracture (Fractura estable)

When the broken ends of the bone line up (generally easier to treat)

Transverse fracture (Fractura transversal)

Horizontal fracture line that breaks straight across the bone

Oblique fracture (Fractura oblicua)

It has an angled pattern and breaks diagonally across the bone

Comminuted fracture (Fractura comminuada)

When the bone shatters into three or more pieces, which is often a result from high impact injuries

Greenstick fracture (Fractura de tallo verde)

Unique to children since they have more flexible bones. It happens when the bone bends and cracks but doesn’t break completely

Buckle fracture (Fractura de hebilla)

Happens when one side of the buckles and the other stays intact. Common in children

Avulsion fracture (Fracture por avulsion)

When a ligament or tendon pulls off a piece of bone. More common in athletes during rapid direction changes

Pathological fracture (Fractura patológica)

Occurs when the bones are weakened by disease (ex. Osteoporosis, cancer, infections)