Fracture Healing Flashcards

1
Q

What is a fracture

A

breach in continuity of bone
Fractures occur when:
non-physiological loads applied to normal bone
Physiological loads applied to abnormal bone

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how would you describe fractures regarding site

A

-proximal 1/3 , distal 1/3 or middle 1/3

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