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06 Skeletal System c Bone fractures

06 Skeletal System c Bone fractures. Types of Bone Fracture. There are seven types of fracture Greenstick Simple Compound Spiral Comminuted Impacted depressed. Greenstick Fractures. Also called an incomplete fracture Break does not extend all the way through the bone

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06 Skeletal System c Bone fractures

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  1. 06 Skeletal System c Bone fractures

  2. Types of Bone Fracture • There are seven types of fracture • Greenstick • Simple • Compound • Spiral • Comminuted • Impacted • depressed

  3. Greenstick Fractures • Also called an incomplete fracture • Break does not extend all the way through the bone • Common in children. Their bones are more flexible

  4. Simple Fracture • No tear in the skin • Break extends all the way through the bone

  5. Compound Fracture • Broken end of the bone tears skin from the inside • Bone may break into several fragments

  6. Comminuted Fractures • Bone has broken into several pieces • Common in the elderly with brittle bones

  7. Spiral Fracture • A ragged break that occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone • Common sports fracture • Common child-abuse fracture

  8. Impacted Fractures • Ends of the bones are forced into each other • Most common cause: Falling with out streched arms

  9. Depressed Fracture • Bone is broken and forced inward • Most common in skull fractures

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