Common Fractures in children Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in a Single non-displaced fracture
A
The bone cracks or breaks but stays in place.
2
Q
what happens in Stress fractures (hairline fractures)
A
- Tiny cracks form in the bone, usually as a result of overuse or repetitive stress-bearing motions
- common in children who run, do gymnastics or dance
3
Q
what happens in Torus or buckle fractures
A
- One side of the bone bends (buckles) upon itself
- bone is dented but not broken
- common childhood injury that typically results from a simple fall.
4
Q
What happens in Angulated fractures:
A
The two ends of the broken bone are at an angle to each other
5
Q
What happens in translated fractures
A
The ends of the bone have shifted out of alignment
6
Q
What happens in rotated fractures
A
The bone spun (rotated) when it broke.
7
Q
What happens in greenstick fractures
A
- One side of the bone is broken, causing the other side to bend
- Resembles a broken tree branch. The branch cracks on one side but remains partially intact on the other.
8
Q
What happens in a Comminuted fracture:
A
The bone has broken into more than two pieces that no longer line up properly.
9
Q
What happens in a compression fracture
A
The bone collapses under pressure. This is most serious when it involves a joint surface.
