Fracture notes.pdf

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Fracture

Definition
 Fracture is defined as breaking the continuity of bones due to excessive
pressure on bones.
 Fracture is characterized by the separation of bone into two or more
pieces resulting from direct or indirect force.

Causes
 Accident
 Fall from a height
 Direct and indirect blow
 Domestic and occupational injury
 Sports injury
 Repetitive force
 Pathology condition and malnutrition
 Prolonged stress
 Ageing process.

Types of Fractures
1. Open fracture
 Open fracture is also called compound and complex fracture.
 Open fracture includes open skin bound.
 In open fracture, the bone comes out of the skin.