**Bone Fractures

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What is a Spiral Fracture?

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A type of fracture where the bone breaks in a spiral pattern, often due to twisting forces.

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What is a Greenstick Fracture?

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A fracture where the bone breaks incompletely, common in infants, resembling a green twig.

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What is an Oblique Fracture?

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A fracture in which the bone breaks diagonally across the bone shaft.

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What is a Compound Fracture?

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A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces through the skin, increasing the risk of infection.

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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 Stable Fracture?

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A fracture where the broken ends of the bone are aligned and stable.

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What is a Compression Fracture?

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A fracture that occurs when the bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae.

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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 are the common causes of fractures?

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Fractures can be caused by trauma, falls, sports injuries, or conditions like osteoporosis.

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What is the healing process of a fracture?

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The healing process involves inflammation, bone production, and remodeling.