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Basilar fracture
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Basilar fracture
A basilar fracture is a fracture of the skull. Skull fractures may occur with head
injuries. Although the skull is tough, resilient, and provides excellent protection for
the brain, a severe impact or blow can result in fracture of the skull. It may be
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Types of Basilar fractures
A simple fracture is a break in the bone without damage to the skin.
A linear skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone resembling a thin line, without
splintering, depression, or distortion of bone.
A depressed skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone (or "crushed" portion of
skull) with depression of the bone in toward the brain.
A compound fracture involves a break in, or loss of skin and splintering of the bone. |
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