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Understanding the direction of the fracture line is essential when describing fractures. Fracture lines may be transverse, oblique, vertical, or spiral. Being able to identify the direction of the principal fracture fragment as well as direction of additional fracture fragments is imperative when describing fractures on radiographs. Being able to describe fractures based on the direction of fracture line aids in understanding correct patient diagnosis, treatment plan, operative technique, and communication of fracture pattern to other healthcare workers.
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Johnson, A. (2019). How Fractures Are Described: By the Direction of the Fracture Line. In: Eltorai, A., Hyman, C., Healey, T. (eds) Essential Radiology Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26044-6_129
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