fracture Flashcards

1
Q

type of fracture caused by a medical condition is

A

pathological

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2
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significant percentage of fracture occurs because

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high force impact or stress

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3
Q

fracture that causes injury tp the overlying skin is

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compound

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4
Q

types of incomplete fracture which are predominantly in children

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bowing
torus
greenstick

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5
Q

types of complete fracture

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simple and comminuted

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6
Q

steps to deescribe a fracture through the radiograph

A
describe the radiograph 
what type of fracture 
where is the frscture 
is it displaced 
is something else going on
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7
Q

location of the fracture depends on

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diaphysis
metaphysis
epiphysis

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8
Q

displacement includes one or more of

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angulation
translation
rotation
distraction or impactation

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9
Q

an injury to a joint whereby the ends of the bones are forced from thier normal position is

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dislocation

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10
Q

where does dislocation happen often

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shoulders and fingers

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11
Q

causes of subluxation

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acute injury or repititive motion injury

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