Acute and Chronic Injuries Flashcards
Define acute injuries
A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event
Define chronic injuries
A slowly developed injury associated with overuse
Define hard tissue injuries
Damage to the bone, joint or cartilage, including fractures and dislocations
Define soft tissue injuries
Damage to the skin, muscle tendon or ligament, including tears, strains and sprains
What is a fracture?
A partial or complete break in a bone due to an excessive force that overcomes the bones potential to flex
What is a dislocation?
The displacement of one bone from another out of their original position
What is a subluxation?
An incomplete or partial dislocation
What is a rupture?
A complete tear of a muscle, tendon or ligament
What is a haematoma?
Localised congealed bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels
What is a sprain?
Overstretch or a tear in the ligament that connects bone to bone
What is a strain?
Overstretch in the muscle or tendon that connects muscle to bone
What is abrasion?
Superficial damage to the skin caused by a scraping action against a surface
What is a blister?
Friction forming separation of layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms
What is a concussion?
A traumatic brain injury resulting in a disturbance of brain function
What is osteoarthritis?
Degeneration of articular cartilage from the bone surfaces within a joint, causing pain and restricted movement
