Types of fractures

I had jotted this way back in 2006 and had forgotten about it, just now came across it and thought of posting here...:-).

TYPE OF FRACTURES

Open:  Visible by eyes.                         Simple:  Only 1 break.

Closed:  Not visible by eyes.                 Compound:  More than 1 break.

KIDS

Greenstick

Growth plate

ADULTS

Pathogenic

Stress

Compression:  In old, weak and fragile people.

Osteoporotic fracture:

Joint

Spiral:  Does not break, only cracks.

Comminuted

Occult

Avulsion:  Occurs in joints, at bones covered by tendons.