Bone fractures and repair review

Front

What is the process of realigning the ends of a broken bone called?

Back

Reduction

Front

What forms a strong, permanent 'patch' during bone repair based on mechanical stresses?

Back

Bone remodeling

Front

What is another name for a compound fracture?

Back

Open fracture

Front

What replaces the fibrocartilage callus during fracture repair?

Back

Spongy bone

Front

What type of reduction uses the physician's hands to coax the bone ends back into place?

Back

Closed reduction

Front

What is the first step in the bone healing process after a fracture?

Back

Hematoma formation

Front

What type of fracture does not break the skin?

Back

Closed fracture

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone repair?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for forming new bone tissue.

Front

What is the difference between a simple fracture and a compound fracture?

Back

A simple fracture does not break the skin, while a compound fracture does.

Front

What is the term for the temporary cartilage structure that forms during the healing of a fracture?

Back

Fibrocartilage callus