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EMT Orthopaedic Injuries

Horizontales
This is also known as fibrous tissue that covers all skeletal muscle.
A _____ is formed wherever two bones come into contact.
Also known as a pulled muscle. Characterized by a stretching or tearing of the muscle and/or tendon, causing pain, swelling, and bruising of the soft tissues in the area.
Any flexible or rigid device used to prevent motion in an injured bone or joint.
The largest part of the tarsal bones. Also referred to as the heel bone.
This is known as a disruption of a joint in which the bone ends are no longer in contact.
Sometimes referred to as a hairline fracture. It is characterized by a simple crack of the bone that may be difficult to distinguish from a sprain or simple contusion.
This tool is used to control arterial bleeding from extremities when direct pressure does not suffice.
This is a fx in which the bone is broken into more than two fragments.
This is often referred to as an incomplete fx that passes only partway through the shaft of a bone but may still cause substantial angulation; occurs in children.
This will be used in cases where the MOI is unclear, the patient's condition is stable, or details of the injury are uncertain.
This is also known as ecchymosis , or discoloration of the surrounding soft tissues.
A break in the continuity of the bone, often occurs as a result of an external force.
You will obtain this history for ALL trauma patients.
Verticales
This happens when a joint is twisted or stretched beyond its normal range of motion.
This fx occurs in a growth section of a child's bone and may result in growth abnormalities.
This happens when an extremity is completely severed from the body.
A fx in which the bone is broken at an angle across the bone. This is the result of a sharp, angled blow to the bone.
This type of fx is caused by twisting or spinning forces which causes a long, spiral-shaped break in the bone. This is sometimes the result of abuse in young children.
This fx does not run completely through the bone; a nondisplaced partial crack.
This type of fracture is characterized by an actual deformity, or distortion of the limb by shortening, rotating, or angulating it.
This is a grinding of broken bones.
This fx occurs straight across the bone. Usually the result of a direct and high-energy blow.
This occurs as a way to immobilize and minimize pain.
Upon palpation in the zone of injury the patient will say there is _____. This will be the most reliable indicator of an underlying fracture.
This usually indicates bleeding from a internal fracture and is typically followed by substantial pain.
This is a fx of weakened or diseased bone, often seen in patients with osteoporosis, infection, or cancer; often produced by minimal force.
Limb will appear shortened, rotated, or angulated.
This smaller bone runs along the lateral side of the tibia and is an important anchor for ligaments surrounding the knee joint.
The larger part of the two leg bones and is responsible for supporting the major weight-bearing surfaces of the knee and ankle.