Bone fracture treatments Flashcards
1
Q
2 ways to treat a bone break
A
reduction and immobilization
2
Q
open reduction
A
surgical procedure
3
Q
what open reduction requires?
A
plates or pins
4
Q
non-surgical procedure
A
close reduction
5
Q
bones are held in a fixed position while healing
A
inmobilization
6
Q
inmobiliario requires?
A
splint or sling
