1. URE FR S T AC Presented by Sara Hurtuk

2. FRACTUREfrak-chər, -shərbr />Fracture is defined as a break in the bone or cartilage A few of the reasons fractures occur are because of: Trauma Osteoporosis Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

3. TYPES OF FRACTURES There are many types of fractures. Some are: closed, Colles’, comminuted , compound, compression, greenstick, impacted, oblique, pathologic, spiral, stress and transverse. I will be describing the following three types: Comminuted Greenstick Transverse

5. COMMINUTED FRACTURE This is the type of fracture in which the bone is: Shattered Splintered Crushed into many pieces

6. GREENSTICK FRACTURE Is a fracture with an incomplete break. One side is broken and the other is bent. Found in children because they have a softer and more pliable bone structure than adults.

7. TRANSVERSE FRACTURE Is a complete fracture that goes straight across the bone The fracture is at a right angle to the long axis of the bone

8. TREATMENT OF FRACTURES The treatment of fractures could include the following procedures: Immobilization of fractured body part A splint to immobilize the fracture and the joints surrounding it may be the next step in treatment After a few days then a cast may be applied. It usually takes a few days to cast the area because of the swelling around the fracture would build too much pressure under the cast Finally depending on the severity, surgery may be required

9. STATISTICS ON FRACTURES One out of two women over 50 will experience an osteoporosis related fracture Fractures are the most common of orthopedic problems. About 6.8 million Americans seek medical attention for fractures every year. 1.5 million of those is osteoporosis related. The yearly death rate is USA for fractures is 11,696. Statistics courtesy of http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/f/fractures/stats.htm