Following is an Xray of multiple metacarpal fractures in a 35 years old man who suffered trauma due to fall of heavy stone on his hand.
In this xray 2nd , 3rd and 4th metacarpals are fractured. Metacarpals are counted from thumb. [Read more...]
A Comprehensive Review of Fracture Terminology
December 26, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Term fracture,a break in the continuity of a bone, depicts all types of disruptions, from microscopic to severely comminuted injuries. Fracture description should be concise and accurate facts must be communicated to the physician regarding the mechanism of injury, the type of fracture present, and associated soft tissue injuries. A comprehensive detail of system for describing fractures using orthopaedic terminology is described below.
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Different types of Fractures – A simple Classification of Fractures of Long Bones
August 19, 2007 by 40 Comments
For a physician classification of fractures is of utmost importance. Not only it suggests the severity and mechanics of injury that occurred, but also helps to formulate most suitable treatment.There are many types of classifications which are available to physicians. These classifications vary with type of bone involved and the region of bone involved.
For this discussion we would stick to the basic and general classification of the fractures of long bones. We have already discussed closed and open fractures. That is one type of classification according to absence or presence of wounds that communicate with fracture.
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