Intro To Orthopedics Jaynstein (Exam 2)

Question 1

Describe the Salter Harris classification of fractures involving the growth plate.

Answer 1

• Type I: Straight
• Type II: Above
• Type III: BeLow
• Type IV: Through
• Type V: CRushed

Question 2

Which Salter Harris fracture is the most common?

Answer 2

Type II

Question 3

What’s the difference between sprain and strain?

Answer 3

• Sprain: stretch or tearing of a ligament
• Strain: stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon

Question 4

Define tendinitis

Answer 4

Acute inflammation of a tendon

Question 5

Define tendinosis

Answer 5

Chronic degradation of a tendon

Question 6

Define tenosynovitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the tendon sheath (synovium)