Fractures

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What is a Greenstick Fracture?

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A bone break that occurs incompletely, most commonly during the infantile stages of life.

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What is an Open Fracture?

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A fracture in which the sharp edges of the bone cut through the skin.

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What is a Compound Fracture?

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A type of fracture where a bone protrudes through the skin.

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What is Closed Reduction?

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Treating a bone through realignment with one's hands.

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What are the common types of fractures?

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Greenstick, Compound, Simple (Closed), Comminuted, and Transverse fractures.

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What is a Simple (Closed) Fracture?

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A fracture where the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin.

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What is a Comminuted Fracture?

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A fracture where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces.

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What is a Transverse Fracture?

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A fracture that occurs straight across the bone.

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What is the primary concern with Open Fractures?

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The risk of infection due to exposure of the bone and tissue.

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What is the typical treatment for a Greenstick Fracture?

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Usually treated with immobilization and sometimes casting.