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Fractures

Did you know that there a several different types of fractures?

• Closed – skin intact
• Open/Compound – bone pierces skin
• Transverse – broken straight across
• Spiral – fracture from twisting force
• Comminuted – multiple pieces of bone
• Impacted – from vertical force on long bone
• Greenstick – incomplete fracture, common in children
• Oblique – diagonal fracture
• Displaced – bones no longer aligned

It is important for you to understand the different types of fractures and how to treat your patient accordingly.

I promise it's not as scary as it seems . . . In this lesson we'll give you the need-to-know information about Fractures so you can take the best care of your patients!

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