Bio 120 by Wil Tan

A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.

The fracture can be the result of high force impact or stress, or injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones.

Description: A closed fracture is a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin.

Causes: A closed fracture is usually caused by an injury to the bone as a result of a fall, accident, or other trauma, Osteoporosis or bone stress.

Treatment: Treatments used for closed fractures depend on the seriousness of the injury. Surgery may be needed to repair tendons or ligaments damage. Medication, Therapy or Surgery.

Description: A stress fracture is one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress" and also heavy continuous weight on the ankle or leg.

It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone, sometimes called a "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and metatarsals (bones of the foot).

Causes: It is a common sports injury and most cases are associated with athletics

Treatment: Varies depending on the location of the stress fracture and on how quickly you need to resume activity. Medication Therapy or surgery.

Description: Transverse or Midshaft Fractures. Transverse fractures appear as a straight across break, typically at the center of any given bone.

Causes: Though they can happen from an abusive event, transverse fractures are more common in accidental situations or direct blows.

Treatment: May involve an open or closed reduction before the area is given a cast. Medication, Therapy or Surgury.