Soc10 - Types of injuiries and prevention of injury Flashcards
1
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Concussion
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Is an injury that normally occurs from a blow to the head
Symptoms: headache, dizziness and confusion
2
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Fractures
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Is a broken or cracked bone that occurs from a blow
4 different fractures: compound, simple, in closed and stress
3
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Injuries to the bone
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Greenstick Tranverse Impacted Comminuted Oblique
4
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Dislocations
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It is when the bone is forced out of its normal resting position
5
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Torn cartilage
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Is when the cartilage between the bones slowly wears away and then tears
6
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Sprains
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A sprain is a damaged ligament
7
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Soft tissue injury
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When the bones at the joint move too far past their range and tear and pull ligaments and tendons
8
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Strains
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A strain is a twist pull or tear of a muscle tendon
9
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Abrasions
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It is a graze that is caused by friction between the screen and rough surfaces
