Question

What exactly is hairline fracture?

• A. Complex fracture with skin hair interfering with bone setting
• B. Simple fracture with hair interfering in bone setting
• C. Simple fracture with bone not moving from it's anatomical position
• D. None of the choices

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Simple fracture with bone not moving from it's anatomical position

Hairline fracture is a simple crack in a bone that does not cause the bone to move from its anatomical position but this can occur from overuse or repetitive activity. These type of fracture are hard to notice, except a dull pain developing over time.

Feelings of pain from light to moderate pressure can indicate a hairline fracture.