type of fractures Flashcards by Trisha Mae Estaris

Q

a fracture that remains contained, with NO DISRUPTION of the skin integrity

A

simple fracture

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Q

a fracture in which damage also involves the SKIN or MUCOUS membranes

A

open fracture

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Q

a fracture in which one side of a bone is broken and the other side is BENT

A

greenstick

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