🦴 TYPES OF FRACTURES follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education A fracture is a break or disruption in the structure of the bone. It’s important to know the various types as a nursing student! 🦴 Fracture Classifications → Closed: Bone is broken, but the skin is intact → Open: Bone punctures through the skin, increasing the risk for osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) 🦴Types of Fractures: 1️⃣ Greenstick: One side of the bone bends while the other side cracks 2️⃣ Comminuted: Bone is