fractures Flashcards
1
Q
describe a non displaced fracture
A
a fracture that is still in line with the original bone
2
Q
describe a displaced fracture
A
a bone that is no longer in line with the other bone
3
Q
describe a closed fracture
A
fracture that has not broken the skin
4
Q
describe an open fracture
A
fracture that has broken the skin
5
Q
describe a transverse fracture
A
classic fracture
6
Q
describe a comminuted fracture
A
fracture that has splintered off into little bits
7
Q
describe a spiral fracture
A
fracture that spirals around the bone
8
Q
describe an impacted fracture
A
impacted (pushed in)
9
Q
describe an oblique fracture
A
diagonal fracture
