fracture hematoma Flashcards
1
Q
when does a fracture hematoma occur
A
within a couple of hours
2
Q
how long does a fracture hematoma last for
A
up to weeks depending on severity of fracture
3
Q
how does a fracture occur
A
stress on the bone supper seeds more than the bone can with stand therefore snaps
4
Q
what goes through the layers of bone
A
capillaries
5
Q
what capillaries break
A
periosteum, havasian system and medullary cavity
6
Q
why does osteoporosis necrosis occur
A
due to lack of o2 and nutrients
7
Q
when new capillaries form what do they supply
A
phagocytes and osteoclasts
8
Q
what do the phagocytes clear
A
hematoma and soft tissue
9
Q
what does the osteoclast clear
A
bone debris
10
Q
how long does this last for
A
weeks depending on severity
