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Greenstick Fractures

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.