Greenstick Fractures
en español: Fracturas en tallo verde
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD
What Is a Greenstick Fracture?
A greenstick fracture is a type of broken bone. A bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone. It is called a "greenstick" fracture because it can look like a branch that has broken and splintered on one side.