Simple closed fracture treatment Flashcards

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What is a simple closed fracture common in?

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Contact sports, football/rgiby
can occur in dynamic acitiyw with the potential to fall twist
smaller (metacarpal) larger (femur) breaks

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What is the acute stage of a simple closed fracture treatment?

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Saltaps and medical attention, asap for diagnosis
price advice to reduce swelling if applicable 
immobilisation using a split
ambulance/hospitalisation in svevre
X-ray to confirm
immediate repose post 2-3 days
isolate injured body part 
appy ice if pain allows
nsaids?
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What is the sib acute stage of a simple closed fracture?

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Nsaids/anti-inflammtory and pain medication
serve fractures may require surgery to realign bones and screw player tpo fit bone up to normal posotion
up to a few weeks

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What is rehbailation?

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Physiotherapy, stretching
massage/balance.mobility to strengthen the connective tresses and muscles around injured area to increase flexility and mobility
functional- gradual increase intensity and strength to full avidity

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What is a fracture?

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partial/complete break inna bone which causes little movement to the bone placement decreasing damage to the tissues

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What is the cause to a fracture?

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Impact/force from a blow or fall/simple twist sudden muscle contraction or repeitive abnormal stress

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What are the symptoms of a fracture?

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Pain, swellingg, loss of movement, deformity/discolouration

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What is a stress fracture?

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Common in weight bearing bones in lower limbs, tibia

small, minute hairline cracks in a bone

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What are the causes of

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