Fractures
Fractures ( 58 Questions)
What is a closed fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin: This type of fracture is known as an open or compound fracture, where the bone pierces through the skin.
A fracture where the bone is out of alignment: This type of fracture is known as a displaced fracture, where the bone fragments are not aligned properly.
A fracture where the bone is completely broken in two: A complete fracture refers to a fracture that results in two separate bone fragments, but it does not necessarily involve the skin.
A closed fracture is a fracture where the skin remains intact over the fractured bone, and there is no open wound at the site of the fracture.
A closed fracture is a fracture where the skin remains intact over the fractured bone, and there is no open wound at the site of the fracture.
a. A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin: This type of fracture is known as an open or compound fracture, where the bone pierces through the skin.
b. A fracture where the bone is out of alignment: This type of fracture is known as a displaced fracture, where the bone fragments are not aligned properly.
c. A fracture where the bone is completely broken in two: A complete fracture refers to a fracture that results in two separate bone fragments, but it does not necessarily involve the skin.