Fracture Terms Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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closed fracture
A
(simple fracture)bone is broken, no open wound in the skin
2
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open fracture
A
(compound fracture) bone is broken and there is open wound in skin
3
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greenstick fracture
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(incomplete fracture) bone is bent only partially broken, common in children
4
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comminuted fracture
A
bone is splintered or crushed
5
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pathologic fracture
A
occurs in bone weakened by disease, under normal activities
6
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stress fracture
A
overuse injury, small crack in the bone from chronic,excessive impact
7
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transverse fracture
A
straight across the bone
8
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oblique fracture
A
occurs at angle across the bone
9
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spiral fracture
A
bone has been twisted-child abuse
