Injuries Flashcards
Atrophy definition
When you lose muscle as they get smaller and weaker
What are Sprains
Joint injuries where the ligament is torn or stretched
What is a Dislocation
Joints can become dislocated when the bone is pulled out of the normal position
What is a Fracture
A break in the bone with bruising or swelling
A hard tissue injury that occurs on impacts
What is a Simple fracture
A break of a bone under the skin where the bone does NOT pierce the skin
What is a Compound fracture
Where the bone is broken and the skin is torn and the bone pokes out
What is a Stress fracture
A small crack in the bone
Caused by continuous stress over time
What is a Green stick fracture
When a young or soft bone bends and partly breaks
RICE definition
Treats injuries
Rest - stop or it will get worse
Ice - apply ice to the injury
Compression - bandage the injury
Elevation - support the limb by raising it
What is a strain
A joint injury
Ankle
What is torn cartilage
A soft tissue injury that happens when turned quickly
