These fractures run toward the point of impact but may not reach the impact area. Diastatic fractures are linear fractures along a suture line.
Depressed fractures are due to more localized forces.
Divided into focal , diffuse , and secondary . I. Focal Brain Lesions 1. Usually an acute lesion, but occasionally can be seen in chronic phase. Commonly seen in frontal or temporal region associated with fractures. Laceration of the middle meningeal artery by fractured bone edges.