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Types of fractures

Quiz by Kimberly Woodruff

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  • Q1
    In which the bone is broken in at least 2 places, splintered, or crushed into pieces
    Comminuted Fracture
    30s
  • Q2
    AKA vertebral crush fracture, occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself.
    Compression Fracture
    30s
  • Q3
    AKA incomplete fracture one in which the bone is bent but only partially broken
    Green Stick Fracture
    30s
  • Q4
    Occurs at an angle across the bone
    Oblique Fracture
    30s
  • Q5
    A fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
    Spiral Fracture
    30s
  • Q6
    occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain
    Pathologic Fracture
    30s
  • Q7
    A small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic excessive impact
    Stress Fracture
    30s
  • Q8
    Occurs straight across the bone
    Transverse Fracture
    30s
  • Q9
    AKA Broken hip - Usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall.
    Osteoporotic Hip Fracture
    30s
  • Q10
    AKA Compound Fracture is one which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin.
    Open Fracture
    30s

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