Bone Fracture and Repair

Front

What is a fracture hematoma?

Back

A blood clot that forms within 6-8 hours after a bone breaks, due to broken blood vessels.

Front

Define a compression fracture.

Back

A type of bone fracture where the bone collapses under pressure, commonly seen in the vertebrae.

Front

What is the role of fibrocartilaginous callus formation in bone repair?

Back

It acts as the body’s natural splint during the healing process.

Front

What characterizes a comminuted fracture?

Back

A fracture where the bone is broken into more than two pieces.

Front

What replaces the fibrocartilage callus during fracture repair?

Back

The fibrocartilage callus is replaced with spongy bone.

Front

What is the first step in the bone healing process?

Back

Formation of a fracture hematoma.

Front

What type of fracture occurs when the bone is broken but does not pierce the skin?

Back

A simple fracture.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the final stage of bone healing called?

Back

Remodeling.

Front

What type of fracture is commonly caused by a fall or sudden impact?

Back

An impact fracture.