Radiology

Question 1

define dislocation

Answer 1

complete loss of continuity of 2 bones forming a joint

Question 2

define communition

Answer 2

multiple fragments

Question 3

define subluxation

Answer 3

partial loss of continuity of 2 bones forming a joint

Question 4

define fracture

Answer 4

disruption in bone continuity

Question 5

define fracture dislocation

Answer 5

a dislocated joint with associated fracture

Question 6

describe intraarticular fracture

Answer 6

fracture extends into a joint

Question 7

describe a buckle fracture

Answer 7

one side is bent and on the other there is a crack

Question 8

what are the ends of the bones called

Answer 8

epiphysis

Question 9

what does the displacement of a fracture refer to

Answer 9

the position of the DISTAL fragment in relation to the long axis of the PROXIMAL fragment

Question 10

what is the biggest factor contribution to fracture healing

Answer 10

smoking

Question 11

how would you define a stable fracture as opposed to an unstable fracture

Answer 11

stable: will remain in place under minimum physiological load

Question 12

what does translation of a fracture mean

Answer 12

describes movement of fractures away from each other