Fractures

Question 1

Closed fractures

Answer 1

is one that does not cause a break in the skin

Question 2

Open fractures

Answer 2

is one in which skin is punctured by bone

Question 3

Green stick fracture

Answer 3

a fracture in which one side of the bone is broken while the other side is bent

like a green twig
mostly in children

Question 4

Communited fracture

Answer 4

a fracture in which bone is broken, splintered or crushed into a number of pieces

Question 5

Avulsion

Answer 5

Fracture which occurs when a fragment of bone tears away from main mass of bone

Fragment of bone is pulled away by tendon

Question 6

Where do greenstick fractures commonly occur

Answer 6

1.) forearms ( radius/ulna) - from falls out onto stretched arms
2.) Clavicle (collarbone) - from falls or direct hits
3.) Humerus - less common can happen trauma

Question 7

Why do green stick fractures commonly occur ?

Answer 7

childrens bones are softer + more flexible

kids more likely to fall or get injured playing

Adults rarely get green stick fractures as their bones are harder + more brittle

Question 8

What are potential complications fractures

Answer 8

1.) death
2.) visceral injury
3.) soft tissue injury
4.) shock
5.) fat embolisim
6.) compartmental syndrome
7.) DVT
8.) Infection

Question 9

factors affect healing

Answer 9

Bloody supply
type of bone
age
severity of fracture
nutrition