Step 1: Types of fractures.
Fractures are breaks or cracks in bones caused by trauma or overuse. The four common types of fractures are:
Step 2: Types of fractures.
1. Closed Fracture: The bone breaks but does not puncture the skin.
2. Open Fracture: The bone breaks and protrudes through the skin.
3. Comminuted Fracture: The bone is shattered into three or more pieces.
4. Greenstick Fracture: The bone bends and cracks but does not break completely, common in children.