![]() ![]() Oblique (with offset) break – A diagonal break that leaves the two ends of the bone offset or misaligned.Īccident victims who suffer and oblique break with offset can have longer healing periods and or therapeutic sessions. Longitudinal break – As pictured above, a longitudinal fracture occurs when an accident victim’s break runs the length or axis of their bone. If an accident victims suffers an oblique fracture without offset, this simply means that the ends of each break are aligned with one another, leaving the bone positioning in a relatively straight line. Oblique (without offset) break – Often occurring in larger bones such as the tibia or femur, an oblique fracture will reveal a diagonal beak. Transverse breaks can also be the result of a stress fracture when a large number of tiny breaks arise from repetitive stress, as sometimes seen in runners. As pictured above, the break is seen as a mostly straight line across the bone. Transverse break – In instances where a large amount of energy and force occurs perpendicular to the long axis of a bone, a transverse fracture can occur. Types of broken bonesĭepending on the severity of a collision or fall, accident victims can suffer a variety of broken bones, and depending on the physical characteristics, it will be termed one of the following: With this in mind, while the phrases mean the same thing, it is critical to realize that there are many different types of breaks/fractures, each having their own specific term and treatment type. As such, there is no difference in treatment for a broken bone and a fractured bone. Your doctor will use the terms interchangeably, with one not being worse than the other. However, in truth, there is no difference between a broken bone and a fracture. Having spoken with countless callers who suffered a bone break, our office has learned that “broken bone” and “fractured bone” often have various meanings to people depending on the severity of the break.įor example, we have spoken to many accident victims who believed that a fracture was less severe than a break, most often because they relate a fracture with the term “hairline fracture,” which is in actuality a less severe bone break. Break vs Fracture: What’s the difference? ![]() Ultimately, the numbers and estimates associated with broken bone occurrences may be somewhat low due to the number of people who suffer a break but mistake it for a bad bruise, sprain, or something other than a fracture. ![]() With regard to personal injury cases, broken bones are most commonly associated with the following practice areas: Additionally, on average, a human being will suffer two broken bones in their life. population, it is estimated that each year nearly 7 million people will experience a broken bone. While its expected that a large number of Boulton Law Group’s clients will have sustained a broken bone, it is important to put that number in perspective. Ultimately, Boulton Law Group’s first-hand experience and knowledge of broken bone personal injury claims benefits clients who want to be fairly compensated by insurance companies for the offending accident. In addition to understanding the relationship between various broken bones and the type of accident that caused the injury, attorney Boulton also has an acute understanding of the required medical treatment, ongoing therapy and rehabilitation, and their potential long-term physiological effects. With more than 20 years’ experience helping seriously injured people across Indiana, attorney Boulton has presided over and handled cases that have involved every type of broken bone imaginable. If you were asked to name a type of injury that causes a person the most physical pain, it would be no surprise if you immediately replied with, “broken bone.” Just hearing those words are enough to make most people wince. The following document is designed to be a comprehensive resource for personal injury victims who have suffered a broken bone.
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