Bone Fracture and Repair

Front

What is a fracture hematoma?

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

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 are bone-forming cells called?

Back

Osteoblasts.

Front

What replaces the fibrocartilage callus during fracture repair?

Back

Spongy bone.

Front

What type of fracture is usually seen in children?

Back

Greenstick fracture.

Front

What is the first step in the bone healing process?

Back

Formation of a fracture hematoma.

Front

What is the function of osteoclasts?

Back

They are cells that break down bone tissue.

Front

What is the final stage of bone healing called?

Back

Remodeling.

Front

What type of bone is formed during the bony callus formation?

Back

Spongy bone.

Front

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

Back

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