othro path - fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Whats a break/defect in the continuity of a bone?
A
Fracture
2
Q
A bone breaks at the point of impact?
A
Direct
3
Q
Bone breaks at a distance from a force
A
indirect
4
Q
Overuse or repeated wear
A
stress fracture
5
Q
Name 2 pathologies of bones?
A
Osteoporosis,tumours