Incomplete linear fractures meet the definition of a fracture, which is a disruption of the integrity and continuity of the bone. Linear fractures are a specific type of fracture, indicating that the fracture line is more subtle, the violence causing the fracture is less, and no displacement of the fracture end is caused. Therefore, linear fractures are relatively simple fractures that occur in children and the elderly. The treatment of linear fractures is usually conservative, with the fracture site fixed in a cast or splint or brace, and generally does not require surgical treatment.