Fracture definition

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