JASMINE WILLIAMS

Biology 120 Chapter 4 Fractures

Greenstick Fracture

Fracture Is when there is an

incomplete break one side of the bone is broken and the other side is bent.

Its very common to be found in children due to the fact they have softer and more pliable bone structure.

Greenstick fractures doesn’t not displace the bone, and in a growing child usually heal very well.

Compression Fracture

Occurs normal vertebral body of the spine is squished, or compressed, to a smaller height

Can be the result from trauma but in older people and especially woman.

May be caused by a conditions like osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break

Is commonly seen after a fall.

Spiral Fracture

Is when the fracture line spirals around the shaft of the bone.

Can be cause by a twisting injury.

Heals slowly than other type of fractures.

Typical Bone Fractures

Sign & Symptoms

Pain Swelling Bruising Discoloration

Treatment for fractures

Surgery Plaster cast Screws, rods, or plate Rehabilitation