There are several types of bone fractures: Transverse fractures occur when the bone breaks straight across at right angles to its long axis. Greenstick fractures are incomplete breaks where one side of the bone is broken while the other side is bent, commonly found in children. Spiral fractures occur when the fracture line spirals around the bone shaft, often caused by twisting motions. Comminuted fractures result in the bone shattering into small fragments. Oblique fractures occur at an angle along the bone's axis.