1. Classifying fractures

2. A fracture is defined as breakage in a
bone
The fracture can be
or
Complete Incomplete

3. 4 Types of bone fractures
1. Simple (closed)
2. Compound (opened)
3. Compression
4. Spiral

4. Simple fracture
-Most common type of fracture
-Skin remains intact

5. Compound fracture
-Involves bone breakage in which bone
protrudes through the skin

6. Compression fracture
-Involves breakage in the form of crushing

7. Spiral fracture
-Jagged break that occurs due to twisting force
-Most common fracture seen in children from
adults forcefully grabbing the wrist

8. -The healing process for a fractured area is
affected by age, physical condition and type of
fracture.
-With all fractures there is a increased risk of
infection due to disruption of the skin, so
proper treatment is important.

9. Thank You
E. Meredith