Bone Fractures Flashcards

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Compound fracture

A

Broken ends of bone protrude through soft tissue and skin.

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Comminuted fracture

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Bone breaks into fragments.

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Compression fracture

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Bone is crushed.

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Depressed fracture

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Broken bone is pressed inwards. Ex. Skull.

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5
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Impacted fracture

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Broken bone ends are forced into each other.

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6
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Spiral fracture

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Ragged break when excessive twisting force is applied.

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7
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Greenstick

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Bone breaks incompletely, much like a green twig would break.

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8
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What are the 4 events of bone fracture repair?

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  1. Hematoma is formed.
  2. Break is splinted by a Fibrocartilage callus - closing the gap.
  3. A bony callus is formed.
  4. Bony callus is remodelled to form a strong permanent patch of compound bone.
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Simple fracture

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Bone breaks clean but does not penetrate the skin.

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