A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Fractures range from small partial cracks to complete breaks and can occur in any bone. Give meanings for the below types of bone fractures: 1. Closed fracture - 2. Open fracture - 3. Comminuted fracture - 4. Greenstick fracture - 5. Stress fracture - 6. Pathologic fracture -

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Fractures range from small partial cracks to complete breaks and can occur in any bone. Give meanings for the below types of bone fractures: 1. Closed fracture - 2. Open fracture - 3. Comminuted fracture - 4. Greenstick fracture - 5. Stress fracture - 6. Pathologic fracture -

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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