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A 'hairline' or 'greenstick' fracture are types of partial fractures of bones. A chip may also occur on a bone.

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A greenstick fracture is one in which the bone is bent, but not broken all the way through (mostly seen in children). Another one is a stress fracture called a hairline crack.

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Which type of fracture is also called an incomplete fracture?

compacted..


What kind of fracture does the bone splinter and the break is incomplete?

Greenstick Fracture


What is a buckle fracture?

A buckle fracture is a fracture in which there is incomplete loss of integrity of the bony cortex, frequently caused by a compressive force. These are also called a Torus fracture. They are treated by splinting or casting for about 3-4 weeks. These tend to heal quickly.


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A partial fracture is a type of bone fracture where the bone is cracked but not completely broken. It may also be called an incomplete fracture. Treatment for a partial fracture usually involves immobilization to allow the bone to heal properly.


Difference between a green stick fracture and a simple fracture?

A simple fracture - results in a 'clean' break across the bone. A green-stick fracture is an incomplete break.


What is the medical term meaning A break common in children in which the bone splinters but the break is incomplete?

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If a bone breaks the condition is known as a?

A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force.


What is meant by a complete fracture?

Fractures are termed complete if the break is completely through the bone and described as incomplete or "greenstick" if the fracture occurs partly across a bone shaft


When a bone breaks What is it called?

When a bone breaks, it is called a fracture.


What is a open skull fracture?

When a fracture is associated with a laceration or cut in the area of the fracture, it is called an open fracture


What is the term for an open fracture?

A closed fracture may also be referred to as a simple fracture. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture.


How do you get a transverse fracture?

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