**Bone Fractures

Front

What is a closed fracture?

Back

A closed fracture is a type of bone fracture that does not penetrate through the skin.

Front

What is a spiral fracture?

Back

A spiral fracture is a type of fracture that occurs when a twisting force is applied to the bone, resulting in a helical break.

Front

Define an oblique fracture.

Back

An oblique fracture is a diagonal break in the bone, which is not straight across.

Front

What is a greenstick fracture?

Back

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks on one side without breaking all the way through, commonly seen in children.

Front

What characterizes a comminuted fracture?

Back

A comminuted fracture is characterized by the bone being broken into multiple pieces.

Front

What is the difference between an open and closed fracture?

Back

An open fracture involves a break in the skin, exposing the bone, while a closed fracture does not break the skin.

Front

What type of fracture is most likely to occur in children?

Back

Greenstick fractures are most likely to occur in children due to their softer, more flexible bones.

Front

What is a transverse fracture?

Back

A transverse fracture is a straight break across the bone, perpendicular to the long axis.

Front

What type of force typically causes a spiral fracture?

Back

A spiral fracture is typically caused by a twisting or rotational force applied to the bone.

Front

What is a compression fracture?

Back

A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae due to osteoporosis.