Bone fractures occur when excessive force causes a complete or partial break in the bone. There are several types of fractures including greenstick, communited, and compound fractures. Bones have important functions like support, protection, movement, and mineral storage. Treatment depends on the fracture but may include reducing, casting, surgery with pins or plates. Prevention includes exercise, diet, and protective gear.

1. Presentation #4
Bone Fractures
By
Lizann Baker

2. Bone Fractures

3. Definition of Bone Fracture
A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a
bone resulting from the application of excessive
force.

4. Function of Bones
Support
Protection
Movement
Mineral Storage
Blood Cell Manufacturer

5. Description of Fractures are based
on:
Location of the break
How the bone fragments align
If the skin is broken or not

6. Greenstick Bone Fracture
A greenstick fracture occurs when a bone partially
breaks on one side. This type of fracture often oc-
curs in infants or young children because the bones
have not calcified yet.

7. Greenstick

8. Communited Bone Fracture
A fracture when a bone is broken, splintered, or
crushed into a number of pieces.

9. Communited

10. Compound Bone Fracture

11. Compound Bone Fracture
A compound fracture (or open fracture) is when the
broken bone is sticking out of the skin and is
exposed.

12. Treatment
Reducing the bone (or realigning the bone)
Hard or soft cast to keep the bone immobilized
Surgery including pins, screws, or plates

13. External Treatments

14. Prevention
Regular exercise helps bones rebuild
Diet rich in calcium and minerals
Wear protective clothing and pads when playing
sports

15. References
MedicineNet
World of Orthopedics
University of Maryland Medical Center
Orthopedics.About.com