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Nicole Kummer
September 18, 2013
BIO 120-WW10
 A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone
involved has been broken, splintered, or
crushed into several pieces.
 In order to be classified as comminuted, the
bone must be broken into at least three separate
pieces.
 Comminuted fractures are also known as
multi-fragmentary fractures.
 This type of fracture can occur at any location
in the bone.
BIO120-WW10 Presentation on Chapter 4
 Comminuted fractures tend to happen to
elderly people and in people with weaker
bones, such as, people who have cancer or who
have osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone
disease).
 Comminuted fractures are also likely to
happen to people who have been in car
accidents or other severe accidents or falls.
 Severe pain will be experienced. Pain may even
be so severe that the person may pass out.
 The person will not be able to bear weight on
the bone without severe pain.
 The area of the break may swell and become
warm to the touch.
 The first step to treating a comminuted fracture
is to see a physician and receive an x-ray of the
area.
 The doctor will then decide if surgery is
necessary to pin the bones together so they
have a chance of binding together.
 Several follow up appointments will be
necessary with an orthopedic physician to
make certain that the bone is healing properly.
 This type of fracture may be difficult to heal
because of the severity of the break.
 A greenstick fracture occurs when a bone
bends or cracks instead of breaking entirely
into separate pieces.
 This type of fracture normally occurs in
children because they have softer and more
flexible bones.
 Greenstick fractures are sometimes thought of
as sprains because the child may still have full
range of motion of the limb after the fracture
has occurred.
BIO120-WW10 Presentation on Chapter 4
 The intense pain and swelling that is
experiences in comminuted and other fractures
is not typically experienced with greenstick
fractures. Although apparent deformity and
swelling is seen in some cases.
 These fractures typically occur after a fall, and
occur more frequently in arms than in legs. If
your child presents with severe arm pain after
a fall it may be necessary to see a physician.
 The physician will take an x-ray and then
determine whether the child needs a cast or
splint, depending on the severity of the break.
 The bone may need to be repositioned if it is
out of place. This is usually done under
sedation.
 Greenstick fractures typically take four to eight
weeks to heal depending on the age of the child
and severity of the break.
 A spiral fracture is a type of bone fracture that
is caused by a twisting force.
 Spiral fractures are also called torsion fractures.
 They typically occur when one end of an
extremity is fixed and the rest of the extremity
remains in motion.
 The fracture line spirals around the shaft of the
bone, and is usually slower to heal than other
fractures.
BIO120-WW10 Presentation on Chapter 4
 Spiral fractures of the tibia typically occur in
preschool or toddler aged children who fall on
one extended leg.
 Spiral fractures also occur in skiing accidents
because the skiers feet are locked into the boots
but their legs can be rotated violently in an
accident.
 A spiral fracture is extremely painful so the
person typically knows the leg or other body
part is broken.
 A physician will take an x-ray to verify the
type of fracture.
 The fracture may require surgery to pin the
bone, or the bone will be set in a cast for several
months depending on the severity and location
of the break and the health of the individual.

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BIO120-WW10 Presentation on Chapter 4

  • 1. Nicole Kummer September 18, 2013 BIO 120-WW10
  • 2.  A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone involved has been broken, splintered, or crushed into several pieces.  In order to be classified as comminuted, the bone must be broken into at least three separate pieces.  Comminuted fractures are also known as multi-fragmentary fractures.  This type of fracture can occur at any location in the bone.
  • 4.  Comminuted fractures tend to happen to elderly people and in people with weaker bones, such as, people who have cancer or who have osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease).  Comminuted fractures are also likely to happen to people who have been in car accidents or other severe accidents or falls.
  • 5.  Severe pain will be experienced. Pain may even be so severe that the person may pass out.  The person will not be able to bear weight on the bone without severe pain.  The area of the break may swell and become warm to the touch.
  • 6.  The first step to treating a comminuted fracture is to see a physician and receive an x-ray of the area.  The doctor will then decide if surgery is necessary to pin the bones together so they have a chance of binding together.  Several follow up appointments will be necessary with an orthopedic physician to make certain that the bone is healing properly.  This type of fracture may be difficult to heal because of the severity of the break.
  • 7.  A greenstick fracture occurs when a bone bends or cracks instead of breaking entirely into separate pieces.  This type of fracture normally occurs in children because they have softer and more flexible bones.  Greenstick fractures are sometimes thought of as sprains because the child may still have full range of motion of the limb after the fracture has occurred.
  • 9.  The intense pain and swelling that is experiences in comminuted and other fractures is not typically experienced with greenstick fractures. Although apparent deformity and swelling is seen in some cases.  These fractures typically occur after a fall, and occur more frequently in arms than in legs. If your child presents with severe arm pain after a fall it may be necessary to see a physician.
  • 10.  The physician will take an x-ray and then determine whether the child needs a cast or splint, depending on the severity of the break.  The bone may need to be repositioned if it is out of place. This is usually done under sedation.  Greenstick fractures typically take four to eight weeks to heal depending on the age of the child and severity of the break.
  • 11.  A spiral fracture is a type of bone fracture that is caused by a twisting force.  Spiral fractures are also called torsion fractures.  They typically occur when one end of an extremity is fixed and the rest of the extremity remains in motion.  The fracture line spirals around the shaft of the bone, and is usually slower to heal than other fractures.
  • 13.  Spiral fractures of the tibia typically occur in preschool or toddler aged children who fall on one extended leg.  Spiral fractures also occur in skiing accidents because the skiers feet are locked into the boots but their legs can be rotated violently in an accident.
  • 14.  A spiral fracture is extremely painful so the person typically knows the leg or other body part is broken.  A physician will take an x-ray to verify the type of fracture.  The fracture may require surgery to pin the bone, or the bone will be set in a cast for several months depending on the severity and location of the break and the health of the individual.