Acute and Chronic Injuries Flashcards

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Define acute injuries

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A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event

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Define chronic injuries

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A slowly developed injury associated with overuse

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Define hard tissue injuries

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Damage to the bone, joint or cartilage, including fractures and dislocations

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Define soft tissue injuries

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Damage to the skin, muscle tendon or ligament, including tears, strains and sprains

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What is a fracture?

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A partial or complete break in a bone due to an excessive force that overcomes the bones potential to flex

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What is a dislocation?

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The displacement of one bone from another out of their original position

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What is a subluxation?

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An incomplete or partial dislocation

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What is a rupture?

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A complete tear of a muscle, tendon or ligament

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9
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What is a haematoma?

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Localised congealed bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels

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What is a sprain?

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Overstretch or a tear in the ligament that connects bone to bone

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What is a strain?

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Overstretch in the muscle or tendon that connects muscle to bone

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12
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What is abrasion?

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Superficial damage to the skin caused by a scraping action against a surface

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What is a blister?

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Friction forming separation of layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms

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14
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What is a concussion?

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A traumatic brain injury resulting in a disturbance of brain function

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15
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What is osteoarthritis?

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Degeneration of articular cartilage from the bone surfaces within a joint, causing pain and restricted movement

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16
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What is a stress fracture?

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A tiny crack in the surface of a bone caused by overuse

17
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What are bone spurs?

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Outgrowths of bone into a joint, causing pain and restricted movement

18
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What are shin splints (aka medial tibial stress syndrome)?

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Chronic shin pain due to the inflammation of muscles and stress on the tendon attachments to the surface of the tibia

19
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What is tendinosis?

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A deterioration of a tendon in response to chronic overuse and repetitive strain

20
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What is achilles tendinosis?

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Pain and deterioration of the tendon and repetitive strain

21
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What is tennis elbow?

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Tendon pain in the forearm due to chronic overuse and repetitive strain