What type of fracture is often caused by twisting stresses along a long bone?

A fracture caused by twisting stresses along a long bone is classified as a spiral fracture. This type of fracture occurs when a rotational or twisting force is applied to the bone, resulting in an oblique fracture that encircles the bone like a spiral. These fractures are particularly common in long bones, such as the femur or tibia, and can happen during sports injuries, falls, or accidents where the limb is twisted.

Nondisplaced fractures refer to fractures that do not cause the bone to shift from its normal alignment, which does not specifically address the twisting forces involved. Compression fractures occur when the bone is crushed or compressed, commonly seen in vertebrae, rather than through a twisting mechanism. Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures seen mostly in children, where the bone bends and partially breaks, resembling a green twig rather than exhibiting the spiral pattern characteristic of the fracture in question.