Types of Bone Fracture
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Common types of fractures include: Stable fracture. The broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place. Open, compound fracture. The skin may be pierced by the bone or by a blow that breaks the skin at the time of the fracture. ... Transverse fracture. ... Oblique fracture. ... Comminuted fracture.
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This video describes common types of bone fracture. It covers stable fractures, open compound fractures in which the skin may be pierced, and transverse, oblique and comminuted fracture patterns listed in the description.
Key points
- Describes stable fractures with aligned bone ends
- Covers open compound fractures involving the skin
- Covers transverse and oblique fracture patterns
- Covers comminuted fractures
Video Overview
This video presents “Types of Bone Fracture” — Common types of fractures include: Stable fracture. The broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place. Open, compound fracture. The skin may be pierced by the bone or by a blow that breaks the skin at the time of the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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