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[[File:Humerus spiral fracture.png|thumb|alt: An x-ray image of a spiral fracture to the left humerus|An x-ray image of a spiral fracture to the left humerus of a 27-year-old male. The injury was sustained during a fall.]] |
[[File:Humerus spiral fracture.png|thumb|alt: An x-ray image of a spiral fracture to the left humerus|An x-ray image of a spiral fracture to the left humerus of a 27-year-old male. The injury was sustained during a fall.]] |
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A '''spiral fracture''' (a.k.a. '''torsion fracture''') is a [[bone fracture]] occurring when [[torque]] (a rotating force) is applied along the axis of a [[bone]].<ref name="harvard">{{cite web|title=Spiral Fracture|url=http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~scdiroff/lds/NewtonianMechanics/SpiralFracture/SpiralFracture.html|publisher=Harvard University|accessdate=25 November 2010}}</ref> |
A '''spiral fracture''' (a.k.a. '''torsion fracture''') is a [[bone fracture]] occurring when [[torque]] (a rotating force) is applied along the axis of a [[bone]].<ref name="harvard">{{cite web|title=Spiral Fracture|url=http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~scdiroff/lds/NewtonianMechanics/SpiralFracture/SpiralFracture.html|publisher=Harvard University|accessdate=25 November 2010}}</ref> Spiral fractures often occur when the body is in motion while one extremity is planted. An example of an accidental spiral fracture of the tibia which is a bone in the lower leg is young children who often fall short of desired distances on an extended extremity. These occurrences are often known as "toddler's fractures". Spiral Fractures are also recognized as being suspicious in very young children since to obtain a fracture of this sort requires forceful twisting or jerking of the limbs. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Lukefahr M.D.|first1=James|title=Child Abuse and Neglect Fractures|url=http://www.utmb.edu/pedi_ed/CORE/Abuse/page_08.htm|website=www.utmb.edu|publisher=University of Texas Health Science Center|accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> |
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==Notable persons with spiral fractures== |
==Notable persons with spiral fractures== |
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Revision as of 23:10, 15 December 2014
A spiral fracture (a.k.a. torsion fracture) is a bone fracture occurring when torque (a rotating force) is applied along the axis of a bone.[1] Spiral fractures often occur when the body is in motion while one extremity is planted. An example of an accidental spiral fracture of the tibia which is a bone in the lower leg is young children who often fall short of desired distances on an extended extremity. These occurrences are often known as "toddler's fractures". Spiral Fractures are also recognized as being suspicious in very young children since to obtain a fracture of this sort requires forceful twisting or jerking of the limbs. [2]
Notable persons with spiral fractures
- Chad Billingsley, American baseball pitcher, slipped on ice and suffered a spiral fracture of the fibula.[3]
- Ryan Bradley, American figure skater, suffered a spiral fracture in the humerus of his arm while playing dodge ball.[4]
- Michael Russell, American tennis player, while serving suffered a spiral fracture of the humerus bone.[5]
- Jeremy Ten, Canadian figure skater, sustained a spiral fracture of the fibula.[6]
Spiral fractures are commonly attributed to non-accidental injury
References
- ^ "Spiral Fracture". Harvard University. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
- ^ Lukefahr M.D., James. "Child Abuse and Neglect Fractures". www.utmb.edu. University of Texas Health Science Center. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ^ Associated Press (2008-11-23). "Dodgers ace Billingsley has surgery after breaking leg in fall at home". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
- ^ Mittan, Barry (March 26, 2007). "From Bad Breaks to a Breakout for Bradley". SkateToday.
- ^ Greg Garber (August 22, 2007). "Perseverance paying off for Michael Russell; The Roger Federers and Andy Roddicks win the titles and spend their careers in the international spotlight. However, as Greg Garber writes, their successes would not be possible without players like Michael Russell". ESPN. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ "Ice is Slippery - as told by Jeremy Ten". PJ Kwong. June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
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