Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-more than one fracture line with several bone fragments present

Question

Match the following types of fractures with their definition.

-more than one fracture line with several bone fragments present

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Comminuted fractures have multiple fracture lines with several bone fragments present.

Answer: H
 Impacted fractures occur when a bone is pushed into itself, causing it to shorten.

Note: The other types of fractures are:
A) Greenstick: Incomplete fracture where the bone is bent but not completely broken.
B) Simple: A single fracture that does not break the skin.
C) Compound: A fracture that breaks through the skin.
E) Colles: A fracture of the distal radius in the forearm with dorsal displacement of the wrist and hand.
F) Depressed: A fracture where part of the bone is pushed inwards.
G) Spiral: A fracture where the bone has been twisted apart.

Match the Following Types of Fractures with Their Definition