Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture.
-compression fracture
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B)broken bone and an open wound
C)broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)csurgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Question

Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture.​
-compression fracture​
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process​
B)​broken bone and an open wound
C)​broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)​broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)​csurgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compression fractures occur when the bone is pressed or squeezed together on itself, which often happens in the vertebrae of the spine.

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Type of Fracture