Fractures + Repair

Question 1

open / compound fracture

Answer 1

bone breaks the skin and can be seen

Question 2

closed / simple fracture

Answer 2

bones is broken but skin is intact

Question 3

Displaced fracture

Answer 3

Bones are misaligned (usually at ends

Question 4

Undisplaced fracture

Answer 4

Bone cracks or breaks, but retains its alignment

Question 5

Explain the Greenstick fracture type

Answer 5

bone bends and cracks

Question 6

Explain the transverse fracture type

Answer 6

break is horizontal

Question 7

Explain the oblique fracture type

Answer 7

break is curved or sloped

Question 8

Explain the comminuted fracture type

Answer 8

bone breaks into several pieces

Question 9

Define reduction

Answer 9

bone is put into proper alignment

Question 10

Closed reduction

Answer 10

slowly putting bone back into alignment via cast

Question 11

Open reduction

Answer 11

surgical repair of bone –> insertion of pins etc

Question 12

Strain

Answer 12

injury to muscle or tendon

Question 13

Sprain

Answer 13

injury to joint and ligament

Question 14

1st vs 2nd vs 3rd degree strain

Answer 14

1 - mildy stretched, some damage to fibres
2 - portion of muscle or tendon is torn and a greater # of fibres are injured
3 - muscle or tendon is completely torn (tendon can be separated from muscle)

Question 15

Boot vs air cast