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What are the different types of fracture patterns described in the chapter on lower extremity radiographs?
The different types of fracture patterns described include transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, impacted, avulsed, compressed, and depressed fractures. Additionally, fractures may be classified based on displacement, angulation, and whether they are intra-articular or stress fractures.
Key points
- Fracture patterns include transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, impacted, avulsed, compressed, and depressed.
- Fractures can be classified as displaced or nondisplaced.
- Angulation refers to the angle between fracture fragments.
- Intra-articular fractures involve the joint space.
- Stress fractures result from repetitive loading.
Source:Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation· Basic Interpretation of Long Bone—Lower Extremity Radiographs· p. 127–168
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Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation
Campo, Theresa M., DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP
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