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Fractures
Bone Fractures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Transverse Fracture | Fracture that is straight across the bone. |
| Oblique Fracture | Fracture that runs at an angle across. |
| Spiral Fracture | Fracture that circles or spirals around the shaft. |
| Comminuted Fracture | A break into more than two fragments. |
| Closed Fracture | A bone break without open wound on skin. |
| Impacted Fracture | A part of the bone that impacts another bone. |
| Greenstick Fracture | One side of the bone is broken, the other side is bent. |
| Complete Fracture | A complete break through the bones that separates into two. |
| Open Fracture (compound) | A fracture with an open wound. |
| Fissure Fracture | Cracks in the bone. |
| Compression Fracture | One bone compresses another bone. |