Bone Repair Flashcards
1
Q
what are the steps to repair bone?
A
- clot formation
- stabilization
- callus forms
2
Q
describe clot formation
A
bone is vascular, it starts to bleed first thing…clot formation
3
Q
describe stabilization
A
cast it, sling it, splint it
do not let the two broken ends move…they have to be held still next to each other
4
Q
describe callus formation
A
it is the bodies repair mechanism for that bone. if healed correctly it will actually repair stronger then any other part of that bone
