Fractures

Front

A ________ fracture is one in which part of the bone has twisted. Caused by a twisting force. Also called a torsion fracture.

Back

Spiral

Front

A ________ fracture is when only one side of a bone is broken. The bone usually has a bend to it and the fracture is located at the outside of the bend. Common in young children.

Back

greenstick

Front

a fracture in which the bone breaks diagonally.

Back

Oblique Fracture

Front

What kind of fracture is shown in the picture?

Back

Closed or simple

Front

Which fracture is where the bone is visible through the skin?

Back

Compound Fracture

Front

The diagram shows a fracture that has two bones crushing into each other. What type of fracture is this?

Back

Impacted

Front

Bone breaks incompletely, occurs most commonly during the infantile stages of life.

Back

Greenstick Fracture

Front

What type of fracture is this?

Back

Comminuted

Front

What type of fracture is this?

Back

Spiral

Front

What type of fracture is this?

Back

Compound