Fracture types Flashcards by caitlinmcgrane01@gmail.com McGrane

Q

What are the different types of fractures?

A

Oblique
Comminuted
Segmental
Transverse
Spiral

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What is an oblique fracture?

A

Fracture lies obliquely to long axis of bone

Bone fractures diagonally

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What is a comminuted fractrue?

A

> 2 fragments

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Q

What is a segmental fracture?

A

More than one fracture along a bone

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What is a perpendicular fracture?

A

Perpendicular to long axis of bone

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Whar is a spiral fracture?

A

Severe oblique fracture with rotation along long axis of bone

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Whar is a spiral fracture?

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Severe oblique fracture with rotation along long axis of bone

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