What is another word for impacted fracture?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪmpaktɪd fɹˈakt͡ʃə] (IPA) 
An impacted fracture is a type of bone fracture in which the ends of the broken bone are wedged together, resulting in minimal displacement. There are several synonyms for an impacted fracture, including compression fracture, crush fracture, impacted compression fracture, and impacted vertebral fracture. Each of these terms describes a specific type of impacted fracture that occurs in different parts of the body. For example, a compression fracture typically occurs in the spine and is caused by the collapse of a vertebrae from weakened bones, while a crush fracture may occur in any bone and is caused by a force crushing the bone. No matter the specific type of fracture, an impacted fracture can cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms that require medical attention and treatment.
