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Bone Fractures
A Bone Fracture (pronounced: /boʊn ˈfræk.tʃər/) is a medical condition where there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone.
Etymology
The term "fracture" is derived from the Latin word "fractura" which means "a break". The term "bone" is derived from the Old English word "ban" which means "bone".
Types of Bone Fractures
There are several types of bone fractures, including:
- Simple Fracture: Also known as a closed fracture, this occurs when the bone breaks but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin.
- Compound Fracture: Also known as an open fracture, this occurs when the bone breaks and punctures the skin, creating an open wound.
- Greenstick Fracture: This is a fracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and breaks.
- Comminuted Fracture: This occurs when the bone is shattered into many pieces.
- Transverse Fracture: This is a fracture where the broken piece of bone is at a right angle to the bone's axis.
- Oblique Fracture: This is a fracture which has an angled pattern.
Related Terms
- Osteoporosis: A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bone fractures
- Wikipedia's article - Bone fractures
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