Fracture healing and treatment Flashcards
1
Q
easiest way to break a bone is to
A
twist it - low energy
2
Q
High energy fractures cause
A
Oblique or transverse fractures
3
Q
signs of a fracture
A
tenderness
crepitis
deformity
reduced ROM
4
Q
inflammation phase
reparative phase
remodeling phase
A
hematoma (10)
proliferative (40)
remodeling (70)
5
Q
During the proliferative phase you have
A
callous formation
6
Q
treatment principles for a fracture
A
reduce
immobilize
rehab
7
Q
only reduce which type of fractures?
A
displaced fractures
