Unit 3 Part A - Definitions

Question 1

A break of a bone

Answer 1

Fracture

Question 2

The displacement of any part, especially the temporary displacement of a bone from it’s normal position in a joint.

Answer 2

Dislocation

Question 3

A partial or incomplete dislocation

Answer 3

Subluxation

Question 4

Insufficient blood supply causing the death of cells, tissues or organs

Answer 4

Avascular Necrosis

Question 5

A bone fracture caused by disease that led to weakness of the bone structure.

Answer 5

Pathologic #

Question 6

Sometimes called a torsion fracture, in which a bone has been twisted apart.

Answer 6

Spiral #

Question 7

A fracture in which the bone is partially bent and partially broken.

Answer 7

Greenstick #

Question 8

A minor fracture in which all the portions of the bone are in perfect alignment.

Answer 8

Hairline #

Question 9

A fraction which an external wound leads down to the site of fracture.

Answer 9

Compound #

Question 10

A fracture is a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin.

Answer 10

Closed #

Question 11

A fracture can be defined as a broken bone that is in communication through the skin with the environment.

Answer 11

Open #

Question 12

Right across , the bone is completely broken

Answer 12

Complete #

Question 13

A fracture in which the bone fragments are still partially joined. Partially broken/hairline

Answer 13

Incomplete #

Question 14

A bone fracture which occurs when a fragment of bone tears away from the main mass of bone as a result of physical trauma.

Answer 14

Avulsion #

Question 15

A fracture of the lower end of the radius in the wrist with a characteristic backward displacement of the hand.

Answer 15

Colles #

Question 16

A fracture of a bone caused by repeated (rather than sudden) mechanical stress.

Answer 16

Stress #