Bone Fractures flashcard

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What is a Greenstick Fracture?

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A Greenstick Fracture is an incomplete bone break that occurs most commonly in infants, where the bone bends and cracks on one side without breaking all the way through.

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What type of fracture is caused by a twisting motion?

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A Spiral Fracture is caused by a twisting motion, often resulting from a rotational force applied to the bone.

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Describe an Oblique Fracture.

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An Oblique Fracture occurs when one end of the bone receives sudden torsion while the other end is fixed or stabilized, resulting in a diagonal break across the bone.

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What characterizes a Comminuted Fracture?

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A Comminuted Fracture is characterized by the bone breaking into many fragments, often due to high-impact trauma.

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What is the difference between an Open (Compound) Fracture and a Closed (Simple) Fracture?

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An Open (Compound) Fracture involves the bone breaking through the skin, while a Closed (Simple) Fracture does not break the skin.

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What is a Transverse Fracture?

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A Transverse Fracture is a straight break across the bone, typically caused by a direct force applied perpendicular to the bone.

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What is a Stable Fracture?

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A Stable Fracture is a type of fracture where the broken ends of the bone are aligned and do not move out of place.

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What is a Compression Fracture?

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A Compression Fracture occurs when the bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae due to osteoporosis or trauma.

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What is the typical treatment for a Greenstick Fracture?

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Treatment for a Greenstick Fracture usually involves immobilization with a cast or splint to allow the bone to heal.

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What are the common symptoms of a bone fracture?

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Common symptoms of a bone fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty using the affected limb.