Fractures and Bone Healing

Angulated fractures are cases of bone fractures wherein the fragmented shards of the bones are positioned in angles from one another. It is caused by the displacement of a fragment whenever the normal alignment of the bones is disrupted. Deformities on the separated segments of the bone occur, which is sometimes very noticeable even though the bone shard has not pierced the skin. Most angulated fractures result to open fracture injuries because the shards of bones are usually sharp-cornered or are very pointed. Thus, in most cases, an angulated bone goes through the skin, breaking the epidermis and causing bruises. Angulated Fracture Types • Linear fracture- the fragments are found parallel to the axis of the main bone • Oblique fracture-the shards of bone are diagonal to the axis of the main bone • Transverse fracture- the fracture is found during a right angle to the long axis of the bone Diagnosis Most angulated fractures are open fractures so patients only undergo a bri...