Simply put, a fracture is the medical term for a break in a bone within the body. There are many different classifications of a fracture and each one has its own characteristics and healing time. Being told that you have a fracture can be a scary thing, but knowledge is power! Read below to learn about the different types of fractures and what to expect as you recover.
Types of fractures:
Overall classification of break
- Displaced: Bone breaks and moves out of place
- Non-Displaced: Bone breaks but does not move out of place
- Closed: Bone does not break through the skin
- Open: Bone breaks through the skin
Patterns of fractures:
Ways in which the bone can break
- Avulsion: A piece of bone breaks off
- Comminuted: Bone breaks into many pieces
- Greenstick: the bone bends but does not break completely (common in children)
- Spiral: The bone was twisted to create the break
- Stress: A small fracture in the bone (hairline)
How long will it take to heal?
Fractures can take anywhere from 3-12 weeks to heal, but that does not include the time spent rehabbing afterward. Regardless of what type of fracture you have, physical therapy can help you recover. Call our office today at 703-450-4300 to schedule an evaluation today!
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