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Types of Fractures
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11/15/2011
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Term
simple fracture
 Definition
bone breaks cleanly but does not penetrate the skin
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compound fracture
 Definition
broken ends of the bone protrude through the soft tissue and the skin
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comminuted fracture
 Definition
bone breaks into many fragments
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compression fracture
 Definition
bone is crushed
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depressed fracture
 Definition
broke park of the bone is pushed inward
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impacted fracture
 Definition
broken bone ends are forced into each other
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spiral fracture
 Definition
ragged break occurs when extensive twisting forces are applied to the bone
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greenstick fracture
 Definition
bone break incompletely