Bone Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
NOF
A
Fractured neck of femur
2
Q
Colles fracture
A
A fracture at the distal end of the radius
3
Q
comminuted fracture
A
The bone is broken into more than 2 pieces
4
Q
compound fracture
A
The fractured bone has broken the skin
5
Q
greenstick fracture
A
An incomplete break in a bone
6
Q
Potts fracture
A
A fracture at the lower end of the fibula
7
Q
simple fracture
A
A clean break with little damage to surrounding tissue
