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Fracture Biomechanics

Fracture Biomechanics. Biomechanics. Study of the human body as a mechanical system. Forces. Point Force Applied to a single point, a sharp, focused force like a spear or an axe Distributed Force Applied over an area, like a trash compactor Torque

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Fracture Biomechanics

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  1. Fracture Biomechanics

  2. Biomechanics • Study of the human body as a mechanical system

  3. Forces • Point Force • Applied to a single point, a sharp, focused force like a spear or an axe • Distributed Force • Applied over an area, like a trash compactor • Torque • A twisting force, like wringing out a towel

  4. Forces • Point Force • Distributed Force • Torque

  5. What Causes What??

  6. Transverse Fracture

  7. Comminuted Fracture

  8. Spiral Fracture

  9. Transverse Fracture with Displacement

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