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Breaking Bones

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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BREAKING BONES

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BONE FRACTURES

COMPOUND FRACTURES

  • Fracture in which broken bone fragments lacerate soft tissue.
  • Results in bone protrusion through an open wound.

SPIRAL FRACTURES

  • Fracture caused by torque applied along the bone.

STRESS FRACTURES

  • Hairline fracture in bone.
  • Typically in legs or feet.
  • Caused by repeated or prolonged stress.
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