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Fractures
Fracture classifications
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Anatomy
Graduate
03/12/2021
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Transverse fx
 Definition
90 degree angle to bones axis
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Oblique fx
 Definition
diagonal
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Spiral fx
 Definition
spiral around bone (usually due to twisting)
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Comminuted fx
 Definition
bone fragments (pieces out)
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Greenstick fx
 Definition
bone fragment partially joined, incomplete, commonly in children
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Closed fx
 Definition
skin not broken (XR needed)
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Open Fx
 Definition
bone through skin and/or skin is opened
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Avulsion fx
 Definition
ligament torn and pulls part of bone off (**also class 4 sprain d/t ligament involvement)
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