Compound Fracture, Greenstick Fracture & Stress Fracture Biology 120

1. FRACTURES
(FX,FX)
By,
Guadalupe Cruz

2. WHAT IS A FRACTURE?
Injury to the bone that causes it to
break.
Named to described type of
damaged to bone.

3. COMPOUND FACTURE
 Also called Open Fracture.
 Fracture in which the skin has been broken through
to the fracture.
 Fracture is caused by high-energy trauma, most
commonly from a direct blow. For example a fall or
motor vehicle collision.
 Fracture often involve more damage to the
surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
 This fracture is serious because once the skin is
broken, infection in both the wound and the bone
can occur.

4. COMPOUND FRACTURE
 In this compound/open
fracture, the broken
end of the tibia has torn
through the soft tissues
and is protruding
through the skin.
 Fractures are
commonly treated with
surgery to clean the
site of injury and
stabilize fracture.

5. GREENSTICK FRACTURE
 Fracture in which there is an incomplete break; one side of the
bone is broken and the other side is bent.
 This type of fracture is commonly found in children due to their
softer and more flexible bone structure.
 Most commonly occur with a fall. Arm fractures are more
common than leg fractions.
 Sometimes fracture can be difficult to diagnose because there
may not be much pain or swelling.
 Other greenstick fractures may be easily diagnosed because
the arm or leg is deformed and there is significant swelling.
 Often hard to differentiate between greenstick fracture and a
sprain injury.

6. GREENSTICK FRACTURE
 Most fractures of the
arms and legs require
a cast to keep the
bones in good
alignment while the
break heals.

7. STRESS FRACTURE
 A slight fracture caused by repetitive low impact
forces, like running, rather than a single forceful
impact.
 Anyone can experience a stress fracture but
athletes are particularly susceptible to stress
fractures.
 It typically occurs in the bones of the foot, such as
the tibia, metatarsals and less commonly, the femur.
 Fracture would give a generalized area pain and
tenderness associated with weight bearing.

8. STRESS FRACTURE
 Rest is the only option
for complete healing of
a stress fracture.
 A cast or walking boot
are usually used as
well.
 Activities may be
gradually resumed, as
long as the activities do
not cause pain.