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The coccyx is broken in two pieces along a straight line
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Can linear occult fractures in sacrum be caused by a fall?
A linear occult fracture is a fracture that runs parallel to the long axis of a bone, but is not visible on x-ray. A linear occult fracture in the sacrum could be the result of a fall.
How do you get a transverse fracture?
A transverse fracture is a bone fracture which runs at a right angle to the length (axis) of the bone. See link in Related links for more discussion of categories of fractures-- * linear, oblique or transverse * simple or compound * complete or incomplete
What is a simple fracture and a compound fracture?
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
Difference between a green stick fracture and a simple fracture?
A simple fracture - results in a 'clean' break across the bone. A green-stick fracture is an incomplete break.
What is the term for an open fracture?
A closed fracture may also be referred to as a simple fracture. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture.
What is a fracture that does not break through the skin it is also called a close fracture?
simple fracture
What type of fracture if the bone broken cleanly?
Simple Fracture.
What fracture is called a closed fracture?
A simple fracture in which the bone does not penetrate the skin.
Bone fracture that doesn't break the skin?
A simple fracture. A compound fracture is when the bone pierces the skin.
Is a simple fracture also called a hair line fracture?
Yes it is
What are simply fracture bones?
A simple fracture is one that has not broken the skin.
What is a simple fracture?
what is a closed reduction
