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.