1. 06 Skeletal System c
Bone fractures

2. Types of Bone Fracture There are seven types of fracture Greenstick
Simple
Compound
Spiral
Comminuted
Impacted
depressed

3. Greenstick Fractures Also called an incomplete fracture
Break does not extend all the way through the bone
Common in children. Their bones are more flexible

4. Simple Fracture No tear in the skin
Break extends all the way through the bone

5. Compound Fracture Broken end of the bone tears skin from the inside
Bone may break into several fragments

6. Comminuted Fractures Bone has broken into several pieces
Common in the elderly with brittle bones

7. Spiral Fracture
A ragged break that occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone
Common sports fracture
Common child-abuse fracture

8. Impacted Fractures Ends of the bones are forced into each other
Most common cause: Falling with out streched arms

9. Depressed Fracture Bone is broken and forced inward
Most common in skull fractures