There are three main types of bone fractures described in the document: greenstick fractures, comminuted fractures, and spiral fractures. A greenstick fracture occurs when one side of the bone breaks while the other side only bends. A comminuted fracture is when the bone breaks into several pieces, appearing shattered or splintered. A spiral fracture results from a twisting motion and leaves a spiral-shaped break around the bone's shaft.

1. 3 Fracture TypesBy Stacie Hauenstein
Bio 120 WW10

2. Greenstick Fracture
A greenstick fracture is a type of fracture that
often occurs in young children. The bone
does not break all the way through. One
side of the bone breaks, but the other side
only bend. It is very similar to what would
happen if you were to bend a wet stick.

3. Example of a
Greenstick Fracture

4. Comminuted Fracture
A Comminuted Fracture is a fracture in which the bone is
broken into several pieces. It can appear “shattered,
splintered, or crushed.”

5. Example of a Comminuted
Fracture

6. Spiral Fracture
A Spiral Fracture is a fracture that is usually caused by a
twisting of the bone. The fracture line appears as a spiral
around the shaft of the bone. This type of fracture usually
takes a longer time to heal than other types.

7. Example of a Spiral Fracture

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