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Fracture types (1)
There are several types of bone fracture, including: Oblique - a fracture which goes at an angle to the axisComminuted - a fracture of many relatively small fragmentsSpiral - a fracture which runs around the axis of the boneCompound - a fracture (also called open) which breaks the skin.
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Bone and Joint Pathology slides
This is irregular new bone, or woven bone, which is forming in the region of a fracture. Osteoblasts are seen lining the irregular trabeculae, and there is an osteoclast near the center.
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Facial and Mandibular Fractures
The bones of the skull and face collectively make up the most complex area of skeletal real estate in the body. Analysis of the fractured face requires a knowledge of not only normal anatomy, but also of common fracture patterns in the face.
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Colles Fracture
When someone begins to fall, they almost always extend their hand to reduce the force of hitting the ground. When they fall on the outstretched hand, the sudden impact of their body weight on the hand may cause the end of the lower arm bone (radius) to fracture just above the wrist. This is known as a Colles fracture.
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Cervical Fracture
You have seven bones in your neck. These are the cervical vertebrae, which support your head and connect it to the shoulders and body. A fracture, or break, in one of the cervical vertebrae is commonly called a broken neck. Cervical fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, such as automobile crashes or falls.
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Hip Fracture
Since Laboratory measurement of BMD provides the most accurate assessment of actual bone mass, this value may be used to provide a prediction of future hip fracture, exactly as plasma cholesterol concentration is now used to indicate a risk of future cardiovascular disease.
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Stress Fracture of the Foot
A stress fracture is an overuse injury. It occurs when muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb shock and repeated impacts. Over time the fatigued muscle transfers this stress to the bone, resulting in a small crack (a stress fracture).
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