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Segmental fracture urn:cambridge.org:id:binary:20161109165627128-0495…
Segmental fracture 
Pathophysiology
The overlying skin is disrupted, and the broken bone is in communication with the environment via a skin wound. Closed: The overlying skin is intact.
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Definition
Is a fracture composed of at least two fracture lines that together isolate a segment of bone, usually a portion of the diaphysis of a long bone
References
Abraham A, Handoll HHG, Khan T. Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(2) CD004576. [PubMed] [CrossRef]
Abbott MD, Loder RT, Anglen JO. Comparison of submuscular and open plating of pediatric femur fractures: A retrospective review. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2013;33(5):519–523. [PubMed]