Orthopedic Injuries Flashcards by Ty Hobbs | Brainscape

Q

Comminuted

A

Bone is broken into fragments

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Compound

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Bone is broken and piercing through the skin

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Compressed

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One bone is forced against another

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Displaced

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The ends of the bones are not aligned

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Q

Greenstick

A

Periosteum divided on only one side

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Pathological

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Occurs because of bone defect

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Simple

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Fracture is straight and in good alignment

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Spiral

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Fracture resulting from twisting motion

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