Simple: Bone breaks cleanly, But does not penetrate the skin often called a closed fracture

Compound: Broken ends of the bone protrude through soft tissues and skin

Comminuted: Bone breaks into many different pieces

Depressed: Broken bone is pressed inward

Impacted: broken bone ends are forced into each other normally happens when one falls and tries to brace themselves with an outstretched arm

Spiral: rough and ragged break that occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone.

Greenstick: Bone breaks, incompletely, similar to how a green twig breaks. Most often seen in Children whose bones are more flexible

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