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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

Closed

A break in a bone where skin over the site remains intact

Comminuted

A bone that breaks into fragments at the site of injury

Compound

A break in a bone that protrudes through the skin



AKA: open fracture

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

Nonunion

a break in a bone that has failed to unite and heal after 9 to 12 months

Stress

a break in a bone due to repeated forces to a particular portion of the bone

Spiral

A break in a bone shaped like an 'S' due to torsion or twisting