Amaretta
My orthopedist called it a fracture when I snapped my kneecap in half.
tellitlikeitis
A painful catastrophe! But this is known as a clean break. If the bone does not penetrate the skin, it is a closed fracture. If it protrudes through the skin it's an open fracture. If it only partially snaps as in young children, it is a greenstick fracture. Hope that helps.
ZotsRule
Double compound fracture. What does this have to do with Dogs?
Julie D.
A "green" break..... Green stick fracture.
Anonymous
compound fracture