A fracture is a break in the bone caused by trauma. There are several types of fractures including compound (open) fractures where the bone breaks through the skin, greenstick fractures where one side of the bone breaks and the other side bends, and stress fractures caused by repetitive low impacts rather than a single forceful impact. Compound fractures are serious due to risk of infection, while greenstick fractures commonly occur in children's softer bones and stress fractures typically affect the feet of athletes. Treatment depends on the fracture type but generally involves rest, casting, or surgery to stabilize and heal the broken bone.

1. FRACTURES
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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.