Fractures and Bone Healing

Spiral fractures are types of bone fractures caused by twisting force to the bone. These are also referred to as torsion fractures because there is strong impact involved that creates the twisting of the bone and cause spiral fracture. Usually the shape of the break here is helical which makes spiral fractures difficult to treat. Sometimes it would take months before the cast is removed and would require surgery to correct the fracture depending on the area where the break took place. Types of Spiral fractures There are only a few types of spiral fractures because what are mostly involved here are bones that are slender and long, so usually the bones in the legs and arms are the ones that can sustain spiral fractures. Here are their types and descriptions: • Metacarpal spiral fracture involves the twisting break in the bones of the hands which can be sustained during accidents, fall or extreme sports. • Metatarsal spiral fracture is the breakage of the metatarsal bones in the foot or t...