Fracture is the medical term for a broken bone.

Fractures are common. The average person has two in their lifetime. These occur when the physical force applied to the bone is greater than the bone itself. risk of descent

Fractures vary in part with age. Fractures are very common in childhood, but fractures in children are generally less complicated than fractures in adults. As you age, your bones become brittle, making you more susceptible to fractures due to falls that didn't happen when you were younger. there are many types of fractures, but the main categories are displacement, non-displacement, and open and closed. Displaced and non-displaced fractures refer to the orientation of the broken bone.

In a displaced fracture, the bone moves in two or more pieces, so both ends do not straighten. When a bone breaks into many pieces, it is called a crushed fracture. In non-displaced fractures, the bone is partially or completely broken, but it moves and maintains its proper orientation.

 A closed fracture is a break in the bone but no puncture or open wound in the skin. An open fracture is a fracture where the bone breaks through the skin. It then returns to the wound and disappears from the skin. This is a significant difference from closed fractures due to the risk of a deep bone infection from open fractures.

 Due to the unique properties of bones, there are several child-specific fracture subtypes identified. Sample:

 A fracture of a young tree with a bent bone, but not completely drilled

 Humpback fractures are caused by the compression of two bones rubbing against each other. Fracture of the growth plate of the joint. This can shorten the length of the bone.

 These fracture subtypes can occur in children and adults. 

 A crushed fracture is a bone-breaking into multiple pieces.

 A lateral fracture is when the fracture line is perpendicular to the axis (long portion) of the bone. Cross fractures occur when the fracture passes diagonally through the bone.

 Pathological fractures are caused by diseases that weaken bones.

 Fatigue fractures are capillary cracks.

The severity of a fracture depends on the subtype and location of the fracture. Severe fractures can cause dangerous complications if not treated promptly. Possible complications include damage to blood vessels and nerves, infections of the bone (osteomyelitis), and surrounding tissues. Recovery time depends on the patient's age, health, and type of fracture. Mild fractures in children may heal within a few weeks. Severe fractures in the elderly can take months to heal.