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Is a compound fracture a fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments?
depends on the point of impact and the speeed but no it does not always result in a compound fracture
What type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone?
When a bone is fractured in such a manner that the bone fragments, it is typically called a comminuted bone fracture.
What is the different between a green stick fracture and a compound fracture?
A green stick fracture is when the bone is not broken but is twisted or bent out of the normal position. A compound fracture is when the bone completely breaks and parts of the bone penetrate the soft tissue and go through the skin from the inside.
Bone fragments into many pieces?
no ... it is a very rare case ... in most cases a bone such as femur breaks into 2 pieces ... the position of the fracture controls the condition of fracture
What are the three types of fracture?
The three main types of fracture are: Closed fracture: the bone breaks but does not break through the skin. Open fracture: the bone breaks and protrudes through the skin. Hairline fracture: a small crack in the bone that may be difficult to detect initially.
What do you call it when the bone breaks out of the skin Compound fracture or Open Fracture?
An open fracture is when the bone breaks through the skin (however some people also call this a compound fracture) so if you say either it is correct.
How does magnetite break?
Magnetite typically breaks in a conchoidal fracture, which means it shatters into smooth, curved fragments when broken. This fracture pattern is common in minerals with strong atomic bonds and high hardness.
What breaks through the skin causing a lot of bleeding and increasing the chances of infection.?
compiound fracture
When a bone breaks What is it called?
When a bone breaks, it is called a fracture.
What type of fracture breaks through the skin and causes bleeding?
A fracture that breaks through the skin and causes bleeding is known as an open fracture, or compound fracture. In this type of injury, the broken bone pierces the skin, creating a risk for infection and significant blood loss. Immediate medical attention is typically required to manage both the fracture and the potential for complications.
What is the medical term meaning fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed?
A comminuted fracture is a fracture in which the bone breaks into multiple separate pieces. In order for a fracture to be comminuted it has to have broken into atleast three separate pieces, just remember this since there are numerous different types of fractures and it can get quite confusing at times.
When quartz breaks will it form cleavage of fracture?
fracture
