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Avulsion |
a portion of a bone becomes fragmented at the site of tendon attachment due to a traumatic and sudden stretch of the tendon |
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Closed |
A break in a bone where skin over the site remains intact |
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Comminuted |
A bone that breaks into fragments at the site of injury |
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Compound |
A break in a bone that protrudes through the skin
AKA: open fracture |
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Greenstick |
a break on one side of a bone that does not damage periosteum on the opposite side. This type is often seen in children |
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Nonunion |
a break in a bone that has failed to unite and heal after 9 to 12 months |
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Stress |
a break in a bone due to repeated forces to a particular portion of the bone |
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Spiral |
A break in a bone shaped like an 'S' due to torsion or twisting |