Fracture definition
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Simple fracture
bone break cleanly, but does not penetrate the skin
Greenstick fracture
bone breaks incompletely, such in the way a twig breaks
Comminuted fracture
bone fragments in many pieces
Compression fracture
bone is crushed
Impacted fracture
broken bone ends are forced into each other
Depression fracture
broken bone portion is pressed inward
Compound fracture
broken ends of the bone protrude the soft tissues and the skin
Spiral fracture
ragged break occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to bone
