A break in the cortex of one side of the bony shaft without a separation of the opposite cortex is called which type of fracture?

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A break in the cortex of one side of the bony shaft without a separation of the opposite cortex is called which type of fracture?

This is a greenstick fracture. In children, bones are more flexible, so when a bending force is applied, the bone cracks on one side (the tension side) while the opposite cortex on the other side remains intact. The result is an incomplete fracture where one cortex is disrupted but the other is not. This differs from a transverse fracture, which goes all the way through the bone, a torus (buckle) fracture where the cortex buckles without a full break, and an epiphyseal fracture which involves the growth plate.

A break in the cortex of one side of the bony shaft without a separation of the opposite cortex is called which type of fracture?

Prepare effectively for the Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT) 1 Exam with comprehensive resources, flashcards, and detailed explanations. Ace your test with ease!

A break in the cortex of one side of the bony shaft without a separation of the opposite cortex is called which type of fracture?

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