Cause:

• Traumatic
• Stress
• Pathologic

Location:

• Which bone?
• Which part of the bone?
• Laterality (right, left, or bilateral)

Type:

• Non-displaced
• Displaced
• Open (Gustilo classification where applicable)
• Closed (Greenstick, spiral, etc.)
• Salter-Harris (specify type)

Encounter:

• Initial
• Subsequent
  • For routine healing
  • For delayed healing
  • For non-union
  • For malunion
• Sequela (such as bone shortening)

Include the external cause of the fracture, such as fall while skiing, motor vehicle accident, tackle in sports, etc.