This type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is only seen in children.
A)open
B)comminuted
C)impacted
D)greenstick
E)stress

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A greenstick fracture is a partial fracture that only occurs in children because their bones are more pliable than adult bones. The bone bends and cracks, but does not break all the way through like a complete fracture. This is why it is also sometimes called an "incomplete" fracture. Open, comminuted, impacted, and stress fractures all refer to different types of complete fractures.

This Type of Fracture Is Considered a Partial Fracture and Is