Fractures Flashcards by Margaret Grant | Brainscape

Q

Transverse fractures happen why

A

Direct trauma/blow

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Q

Oblique fractures happen why

A

Bending movement of force with slight rotation

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Q

Spiral fractures happen due to why

A

rotational force

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Q

A comminution fracture is also called a

A

butterfly fracture or segmental fracture

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