othopedics

Question 1

boxers fracture

Answer 1

fracture of the neck of the fourth or fifth metacarpal.

Question 2

colles fracture

Answer 2

fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement and volar angulation

Question 3

comminuted fracture

Answer 3

two or more segmants

Question 4

open fracture

Answer 4

compound

Question 5

types of sprains

Answer 5

A first degree sprain is minor tearing of the ligamentous fibers with mild hemorrhage and swelling. A second degree sprain is a partial tear of a ligament causing moderate hemorrhage and swelling, tenderness, painful motion and loss of function. A third degree sprain is complete tearing of a ligament resulting in grossly abnormal joint movement in addition to hemorrhage, swelling and pain.