Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Closed
A
Fracture that does not break through the skin
2
Q
Displaced
A
Serious fracture in which bones are not in anatomic alignment
3
Q
Nondisplaced
A
Fracture in which bone retains its normal alignment
4
Q
Open
A
Serious fracture in which broken bone or bones project through the skin
