fractures Flashcards
true or false : supracondylar fractures of the humerus are most severe and common
true
what is Volkmanns ischemia
a compartment syndrome in forearm
non-displaced fractures are usually treated with what?
early motion
what bone is the olecranon part of
ulna
what is a Colles’ fracture
when the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward
what is a Smiths’ fracture
injury to radius near wrist joint, a displacement of the bone where the wrist joint rests in front of its normal position
what is a bone graft
when bone Is taken from another part of the body to provide more stability
what is a stress fracture
tiny cracks in bone due to a repeated force
what are the 2 general treatments for fractures
1) immobilization of joints above and below the fracture
2) functional bracing and initiating early motion
when does primary healing occur
when fractures are rigidly immobilized
when does secondary healing occur
when there is motion at the fracture site
what is open reduction internal fixation
opening up the skin, establishing alignment of bone with plate,screw,wire
what Is closed reduction external fixation
some sort of brace/ hold on the outside , cast, brace. restricts movement so callus can form
what happens in the inflammatory phase
clot forms around area, soft callus formed
what is a displaced fracture
when two ends aren’t aligned , bone snapped in two
what is a comminuted fracture
bone broken in numerous pieces
what is a non displaced fracture
bone cracks but alignment is still in place
what is a closed fracture
bone breaks but no puncture through skin
what is an open fracture
bone breaks through skin, RISK OF INFECTION
what movements can a shoulder fracture affect
moving across the midline, moving above the level of the shoulder
what is the most mobile joint in the body
you guessed it….. THE SHOULDER
what is the non surgical TX for a scapular #
7-10 days of sling immobilization
PROM exercises
strengthening of muscles at 6 weeks
what is ischemia
lack of blood supply to organs or muscles
what is malunion
a healed fracture but in less than optimal position
