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Difference in oblique and spiral fracture?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (4)

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@sueinmn

@bree1912 Welcome to Mayo Connect. I don't know why you are asking, but there is a difference. A spiral fracture typically results from a twisting bone fracturing, quite often a femur. On an x-ray it may actually appear as a circle the bone, often at an angle. An oblique fracture is at an angle through the bone. Both usually complete fractures, meaning the bone is completely severed.
Here is a link to a good description of the various types of fractures.
https://www.orthopedic-institute.org/fracture-care/types-of-fractures/
Did you recently fracture a bone?
Sue

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No I didn't it was my granddaughter, she is 7 months old. They are thinking it is abuse but I could never get a straight answer on the type because all her paperwork from 4 doctorssaid oblique, but one actually said oblique or spiral so I was trying to find out. I just really want to understand what happened to this precious baby.