Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
two ways of bone healing after a fracture
A
- primary
2. secondary
2
Q
what is primary bone healing?
A
minimal fracture gap can be bridged with new osteoblasts
3
Q
example of when primary bone healing is done
A
hairline fracture and compression with screws and plates
4
Q
what is secondary bone healing?
A
gap is too large so provokes inflammatory response, requires good blood supply
5
Q
how long does it take soft callus to form?
A
2-3 weeks
6
Q
how long does it take hard callus to form?
A
6-12 weeks
7
Q
how long does it take the tibia to heal?
A
16 weeks
8
Q
complications of fractures
A
compartment syndrome neurovascular injuries shock fat embolus PE DVT
9
Q
list soft tissue injuries
A
tendinopathies enthesopathies cartilage tears labrum tears inflammatory bursitis tenosynovitis capsulitis non-infective fasciitis
