Quiz 2 Part 3 Flashcards
Comminuted Fracture
Bone fragments into three or more pieces common in the aged
Spiral Fracture
Ragged break when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone
Compression Fracture
When bone is crushed common in porous bones
Epiphyseal
Separates from the diaphysis along the epiphyseal plate. Occurs when cartilage cells are dying
Depressed Fracture
Broken bone portioned is pressed inward typical of a skull fracture
Greenstick Fracture
Bone breaks incompletely much in the way a green twig breaks. Common in children whose bones have more organic matrix and are more flexible than adults.
Non-displaced
Bones retain in thier normal position
Displaced
Bone ends are out of thier normal position
Complete Fix
Bone is broken through
Incomplete Fix
Bone is not broken through
Linear
Parallel to long axis
Transverse
Perpendicular to bone axis
Open Fix
Bone end penetrates skin
Closed Fix
Did not penetrate skin
Somatomedins
Growth Promoting proteins