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Types of bone fractures 🦴 bone fractures

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Bones, our body's unsung heroes, provide the framework that enables all our movements. However, these pillars of strength can falter, resulting in various types of fractures.

Stress fractures are small cracks caused by overuse or repetitive high-impact activities. Often found in athletes or military recruits, these fractures can gradually lead to discomfort. Similarly, hairline fractures are fine cracks that may not disrupt the bone structure entirely but could lead to severe injuries if ignored.

In children, greenstick fractures are common, reflecting the flexibility of their bones. These fractures, akin to a green tree branch bending and cracking but not breaking entirely, are unique to the pediatric population.

Transverse fractures, with a horizontal fracture line, occur when a force is applied perpendicularly to a bone. Oblique fractures, in contrast, have an angled pattern. If displaced, these fractures indicate significant bone movement during the break, possibly necessitating surgery. Non-displaced oblique fractures, however, show fragments that haven't moved far out of alignment.

Segmental fractures involve two or more fracture lines in the same bone, resulting in at least three separate bone segments. Often caused by high-energy injuries, they usually involve substantial soft tissue damage. Spiral fractures, caused by a twisting force, result in a fracture line spiraling around the bone.

Avulsion fractures occur when a tendon or ligament pulls a small piece of bone away from the main bone, typically due to a sudden forceful muscle contraction. Comminuted fractures, on the severe end, involve the bone shattering into three or more pieces, often from high-energy impacts or trauma.

Compound fractures, where the bone pierces the skin, pose a high risk of infection and require immediate medical attention. Pathological fractures occur in bones weakened by diseases like osteoporosis or cancer, reflecting an internal bone wear rather than trauma.



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