Fracture Types
The bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so the the two ends are not lined up straight
What is a Displaced fracture
The bone is bent, but not broken all the way through
What is a Greenstick fracture
Infection of the bone
what is Osteomyelitis
The softening and weakening of the bones in children. usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium and phophorus from the gastrointestinal tract.
What is Rickets
A stretchy bandage used to wrap sprains and strains. Provides support and compression during recovery.
What is an Elastic bandage
The bone is broken in at least 3 pieces with many fragments at the fracture site.
what is a Comminuted fracture
A fracture where at least one part of the bone is twisted
What is a Spiral fracture
Is a disease that causes the bone to become porous and brittle
What is Osteoporosis
The death of bone tissue, due to lack of blood supply also called osteonecrosis
what is a Bone infarction
A rigid accessory used to stabilize and protect an injured joint
What is a Splint
A break in which the two broken ends of the bone are still lined up and have not moved out of place.
What is Non-displaced fracture
When the break is on an angle through the bone
What is an oblique fracture
A fracture that results from compression of two bones driven into each other
what is a Buckle fracture
Is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint weakness
What is Arthritis
A protective device applied to an injured joint or limb to limit motion and promote healing
What is an Orthopedic Cast
When the bone breaks but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin
What is a closed fracture
Fracture caused by a disease that weakens the bone
What is a pathologic fracture
Softening of the bones caused by severe vitamin D deficiency
What is Osteomalacia
Is dystrophic growth of the bones. It is defective bone development that usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances of calcium and phosphorus metabolism
What is Osteodystrophy
A splint used for leg fractures to relieve pressure on the injured limb
What is a Traction splint
a fracture in which the bone breaks through the skin
What is an open fracture
A hairline crack in the bone
What is a stress fracture
Occurs when the protective cartlage on the ends of the bone wears down over time
What is Osteoarthritis
The most common form of bone cancer
What is osteosarcoma
A surgery to repair a broken bone using inplants
What is Internal fixation