What is the term for fractures where the bone is only partially broken?

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Fracture with multiple bone fragmentsOpen fracture with bone protruding through the skinClean break without bone displacementGreenstick fracture

Explanation

A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into several pieces. A compound fracture is an open wound where the bone is exposed. A simple fracture is a complete break without skin penetration. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete break where the bone bends but does not fully break.