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• ALSO CALLED A CLOSED FRACTURE SKIN

A hangmans fracture occurs on both sides of this bone. Below is a listing of the common types that may occur in.

ALSO CALLED A CLOSED FRACTURE SKIN

This bone forms a ring around your spinal cord. closed fracture - the bone is broken, but the skin is intact. With a stress fracture, the bone breaks but does not commonly become displaced (misaligned). Open Fracture: the bone has broken through the skin this is a medical emergency and you should be seen in the. A hangmans fracture is a break in the second vertebra of your neck, called the C2, or axis. Stress fractureĪ stress fracture occurs when a small or moderate amount of force is applied repeatedly to a specific bone over time. The affected bone is then usually fixated in place using pins, screws, wires or other means. In an open reduction, incisions are made and surgical tools are used to realign the bone. In a closed reduction, the bone is manually brought back into place without surgery. Severe cases can include a comminuted fracture (in which bone shatters into multiple pieces) and/or an open fracture (also called a compound fracture), in which an open skin wound occurs in conjunction with the fracture.ĭisplaced fractures must be reset by a doctor either by closed reduction or open reduction.

Displaced fractureĪ displaced fracture is one in which two or more portions of broken bone come out of proper alignment. Nondisplaced fractures often require only bracing, booting or casting treatment. Nondisplaced fractureĪ nondisplaced fracture is one in which the bone cracks or breaks but retains its proper alignment. Traumatic fractures may be nondisplaced or displaced. Examples include broken bones caused by impacts from a fall or car accident, and those caused by forceful overextension, such as a twisting injury that may cause an ankle fracture. Traumatic fractureĪ traumatic fracture occurs when significant or extreme force is applied to a bone. There are two basic types of bone fractures: traumatic fractures and stress fractures. Fractures in different parts of the body.A "fracture" is the technical term for a "broken bone," which is a crack in the bone.