Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
occurs when a bone bends and cracks, instead of
breaking completely into separate pieces
Greenstick fracture
(most common in childhood when
bones are soft and flexible
Greenstick fracture
occurs when a ligament is stretched, torn or damaged.
Ligaments connect bones to bones at the joints.
Sprains
Sprains most
commonly affect the ___
ankle, knee, wrist and finger joints.
occurs when a tendon or muscle is stretched, torn or damaged.
Strain
often are caused by lifting
something heavy or working a muscle too hard.
Strain
occurs when the bones that meet at a joint move out of
their normal position.
Dislocation
is a complete break, a chip or a crack in a bone
Fracture
2 types of fractures?
Closed & open
(the broken bone does not break through the skin
Closed
the end of the broken bone breaks through the skin
open
open aka?
“compound fractures”.
How to rule out a fracture from sprain/strain?
MRI or Xray
T/F: Apply a constrictive compression to the sprain/strain?
False: Apply a firm bandage to the injured part
Elevating the injured part may help__
Compression may help____
Cold may help___
Swelling x2
Cold= reduces internal bleeding, pain and
swelling
First aid Fracture management?
Immobilization; (To avoid damaging nerves, blood vessels, and tissues
is used for the majority of arm injuries
Arm Sling
is used to control bleeding and minimize swelling in
the forearm or hand and for collar (clavicle) bone injury
Elevation Sling
General rules for applying a splint
Splint the body part in the position in which you found it.
