Ch 16. Fracture healing and complications Flashcards
1
Q
Fracture through the physics
A
Salter Harris Type 1
2
Q
Fracture through the physics and a portion of the metaphysis
A
Salter Harris Type 2
3
Q
Fracture through the physics and epiphysis and are usually articular fractures
A
Salter Harris Type 3
4
Q
Fracture through the epiphysis, across the physics and through the metaphysis
A
Salter Harris Type 4
5
Q
Crushing or compression fracture that involves the physics
A
Salter Harris Type 5
6
Q
Partial physeal closure resulting from damage to a portion of the physis
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Salter Harris Type 6
7
Q
How many days after a fracture fixation would you expect the fracture to lose its sharp margins and the formation of a callus to begin?
A
10-20 days after reduction
