Match the following terms related to fractures.
-Compression
A)Approximately 45° to the long axis of the bone
B)At a right angle to the long axis of the bone
C)Compaction of bone resulting in a decreased length or width
D)Encircles the bone shaft
E)Fracture exists without angulation or separation
F)Loss of contact with normal articulation
G)More than two fragments
H)Partial loss of joint continuity
I)Repeated stresses causing a bone response
J)Small bony fragment pulled from a prominence

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Compression fractures involve the compaction of bone, which leads to a decrease in the length or width of the affected bone, typically seen in vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis or trauma.

Match the Following Terms Related to Fractures