fractures

what is anatomic apposition?

the ends of the fragments make end to end contact
what is apex angulation

the direction or angle of the apex of the fracture, the point or apex of the fracture points medially or laterally
what is a simple fracture

a fracture in which the bone doesn't break through the skin
what is a compound fracture

a portion of bone protrudes through the skin
what is a incomplete fracture
- the fracture doesn't traverse through the entire bone.
- torus and greenstick

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fractures

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trauma

Updated

2011-11-06T22:32:24Z