1. Tracy Dawson & Michelle Verrochi

3.  Comminuted  Depression  Compression  Transverse  Oblique  Spiral  Greenstick  Open vs. closed

4. An open fracture is a broken bone that penetrates the skin Need for immediate treatment Caused by high-impact injuries such as car crashes, falls, or sports injuries Open fractures are also known as compact fractures

5. A broken bone that does not penetrate the skin Closed fractures are also known as simple fractures

6. Comminuted Fracture of the Femur Splintering of bone – at least 3 pieces Caused by extreme sudden impact or heavy crushing weight One of the most serious and painful Surgery may be needed

7. Depression Fracture of the Skull Broken bones displaced inward Caused by blunt force trauma Pressure on brain May require surgery

8. Compression Fracture of the Vertebra Caused by trauma (ejection seats) or weakened vertebral column Most common in lower spine

9. Transverse Fracture of the Humerus Break is across the bone at a right angle to the long axis of the bone

10. Oblique Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx (Phalanges) Broken at an angle across the bone Usually results from a sharp angled impact to the bone

11. Spiral Break of the Humerus A fracture in which a bone has been twisted apart Sometimes called a torsion fracture

12. Greenstick Fracture of the Ulna and Radius One side of the fracture has broken and one side is bent; therefore classified as an incomplete break Occurs most often in children because their bones are softer and more flexible than those of an adult

13.  To the best of your ability, determine:  if the fracture is open or closed  the type of fracture shown in the X-ray  be able to defend your choice  Remember your choices are: Comminuted, Depression, Compression, Transverse, Oblique, Spiral, or Greenstick

18. 1. Comminuted 2. Spiral 3. Greenstick 4. Compression  How did you do?

19.  5.2.2 : Identifying broken bones on X-rays  5.2.3 : How do broken bones heal?

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