Flashcards in Orthopaedic Injuries Chpt. 29 Deck (32):
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A simple joint where the bony projection of the scapula and the clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder
Acrominoclavicular (AC) joint
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A pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surface (contact surface on the ends) of bones in synovial joints
Articular Cartilage
3
The heel bone
Calcaneus
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A fracture in which the skin is not broken
Closed fracture
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An elevation of pressure within a closed fascial compartment, characterized by extreme pain, decreased pain sensation, pain on stretching of affected muscles, and decreased power; frequently seen in fractures below the elbow or knee in children
Compartment Syndrome
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A grating or grinding sensation or sound caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together
CRepitus
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Disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are completely displaced
Dislocation
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A fracture in which bone fragments are separated from one another and not in anatomic alignment
Displaced fracture
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Bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding within or under the skin
Ecchymosis
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The outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg
Fibula
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A break in the continuity of a bone
Fracture
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The part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint
Gleniod fossa
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Blood in urine
Hematuria
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The place where to bones come in contact
Joint
15
A simple crack in the bone that as caused the bone to move from its normal anatomic position'; also called a hairline fracture
nondisplaced fracture
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Any break in a bone in which the overlying skin has been damaged
Open fracture
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Used to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain
Pelvic binders
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Tenderness that is sharply localized at the site of the injury, found by gently papating along the bone with the tip of one finger
Point tenderness
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A hand position in which the wrist is slightly dorsiflexed and all fingers joints are moderately flexed
Position of function
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Return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position; set.
Reduce
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The space between the abdominal cavity and the posterior abdominal wall, containing the kidneys, certain large vessels, and part of the gastrointestinal tract
Retroperitoneal space
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The major nerve to the lower extremities; controls much of the muscle function in the leg and sensation in most of the leg and foot
Sciatic nerve
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A bandage or material that helps to support the weight of an injured upper extremity
Sling
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A flexible or rigid appliance used to protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
Splint
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A joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends
Sprain
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Stretching or tearing of a muscle; also called a muscle pull
Strain
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A partial or incomplete dislocation
Sublexation
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A bandage that passes around the chest to secure an injured arm to the chest
Swathe
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The larger of the two lower leg bones responsible for supporting the major weight-bearing surface of the knee and the ankle; the shinbone
Tibia
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The bleeding control method used when a wound continues to bleed despite the use of direct pressure and elevation; useful if the patient is bleeding severely from a partial or complete amputation
Tourniquet
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Longitudinal force applied to a structure
Traction
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