Types of Skull Fractures

Introduction

• Discussion on various types of skull fractures.
• Importance of understanding different types.

Types of Skull Fractures

1. Linear (Phizzer) Fracture

   • Characteristics: Linear, single line fracture on the skull.

2. Depressed Fracture

   • Characteristics: Area of the skull is depressed.
   • Cause: Heavy object impact, e.g., hammer.

3. Comminuted Fracture

   • Characteristics: Multiple lines, resembles a spiderweb.
   • Cause: Multiple impact points.

4. Pond (Indented) Fracture

   • Characteristics: Skull appears indented.
   • Common in: Infants, due to elastic nature of their skulls.
   • Cause: Birth-related forces, e.g., obstetric forceps.

5. Sutural (Diastatic) Fracture

   • Characteristics: Involves sutures of the skull.
   • Example: Sagittal suture fracture.

6. Gutter Fracture

   • Characteristics: Forms a gutter-like feature on the outer surface of the skull.
   • Cause: Mainly caused by bullets.

7. Ring Fracture

   • Characteristics: Involves injury of the foramen magnum.

8. Hinge Fracture

   • Characteristics: Midline fracture that appears like a hinge.
   • Details: Midline of anterior and posterior halves gets fractured.

Conclusion

• Summary of skull fracture types.
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