****Bone Fractures

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks on one side without breaking all the way through, commonly occurring in infants.

Oblique fractures are diagonal breaks in the bone, often resulting from a force applied at an angle.

A spiral fracture is a type of fracture that occurs when a twisting or rotational force is applied to the bone, causing a helical break.

A comminuted fracture is a type of fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces, often due to high-impact trauma.

A simple fracture (or closed fracture) does not break the skin, while a compound fracture (or open fracture) does break the skin, exposing the bone.

During the bony callus formation stage, new bone tissue begins to form around the fracture site, stabilizing the break.

Bone remodeling is the final stage of fracture healing where the bone is reshaped and strengthened over time after the fracture has healed.

A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed or compressed, often seen in vertebrae due to osteoporosis.

An incomplete fracture is a type of fracture where the bone is not completely broken through, such as in greenstick fractures.

Common causes of fractures in adolescents include sports injuries, falls, and accidents.