Bone Fractures & Healing

Front

What is a comminuted fracture?

Back

A comminuted fracture is when the bone breaks into many fragments.

Front

What characterizes a spiral fracture?

Back

A spiral fracture is a ragged break occurring when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone.

Front

True or False: A compound fracture is when the bone breaks and pierces through the skin.

Back

True

Front

What type of fracture involves bones broken into more than two pieces?

Back

Comminuted fracture.

Front

What are bones susceptible to despite being very strong?

Back

Fractures.

Front

Define a simple fracture.

Back

A simple fracture is a break in the bone that does not pierce the skin.

Front

What is an impacted fracture?

Back

An impacted fracture occurs when the broken ends of the bone are driven into each other.

Front

What is the healing process of a bone fracture called?

Back

Bone healing or fracture healing.

Front

What are the stages of bone healing?

Back

The stages of bone healing include inflammation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation, and bone remodeling.

Front

What is the role of calcium in bone health?

Back

Calcium is essential for maintaining bone strength and density.