Types of Fracture You Need to Know

I am going to tell you about the types of bone fractures. There are several types of these injuries but all of them can be broken down into four main categories:

1-Displaced fractures-> The broken bone snapped into two or more breaks.

2-Non-Displaced fracture->The bone cracks but maintain its proper alignment.

3-Open fractures->These are prone to infections from being exposed to the air that could be filled with air and bacteria. They may also experience some serious complications as the edge of the broken bones break through the skin.                  

4-Closed fracture->The bone breaks but there is no puncture or wound in the skin.

Another type of fractured bone is called Greenstick or Buckle. This is an incomplete fracture that leaves bones bent, but not broken. However, bones are driven into each other, usually arm bones. In any type of injury, the pain can be extreme. For any patient, this type of pain is unacceptable.

There are several other types of fractures and they are classified in various ways. Historically they are named after the doctor who first described the conditions of the broken or cracked bones. However, there are more systematic classifications in place currently. These classifications are important as they help identify just what specific treatment the patient needs. This is why proper diagnosis of the injury is also important as this can lead to the identification and location of the fractured bone.

If you break a bone, it is important that you consult with your doctor right away before the injury gets worse.