1. Bone Fractures Ann Marie Vlainich Power Point Presentation #2

2. Oblique The oblique fracture is broken at an angle across the bone. It is usually the result of a sharp, angled blow to the bone.

3. Impacted Where the ends of the broken bone are driven into each other.

4. Comminuted Where the bone is crushed into a number of pieces.

5. Fractures Are a complete or incomplete break in the bone, resulting in injury to surrounding tissues. Pain, swelling, bruising and inability to move affected area are symptoms. A direct impact is the most common cause of fractures.