2. Transverse Fracture
A Complete fracture that is straight across the bone at right angles to
the long axel of the bone.
Transverse fractures normally
occur in one of two ways.
• A direct blow (blunt trauma)
• Doing things repetitively
(running daily)
3. Comminuted Fracture
A Fracture in which the bone is shattered, splintered, or crushed into
many small pieces or fragments.
At least three separate pieces
of bone must be present for
a fracture to be classified as
comminuted.
The more common areas of
comminuted fractures are
• The jaw bone
• The hip bone
4. Greenstick Fracture
A Fracture in which there is an incomplete break. One side of the bone is
broken while the other side is bent.
This mild bone fracture is commonly seen in children. Extreme
force is usually the cause of the bone bending until it breaks.
5. Class of Fracture
A simple fracture involves only the
breakage of a bone.
A compound fracture involves the
breakage of bone as well as the skin.
6. Treatment
•X-ray – To pinpoint the type of fracture.
•Realign – To place the bone in it’s original position. This step in
treatment may require staples or screws in an open reduction
procedure.
•Immobilize – Usually the casting process, especially for bones that may
take months to heal.
