Term
Fx- Etiology: Pathological Fx
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Definition
–Neoplasms – Bone
•Malignant – primary or mets
–Osteomalacia
–Osteoporosis
–Osteomyelitis
–Nutritional & vitamin deficiencies
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–Closed Fracture
•no skin break
–Compound (Open)
•open skin and/or bone protruding
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1.Greenstick Fracture
•partially bent & split
2.Comminuted Fracture
•broken or splintered
3.Impacted Fracture
•bone forced into bone
4.Incomplete Fracture
•not through whole bone (stress fracture)
5.Colles Fracture
•Transverse Fx of distal end of radius (just above the wrist) with displacement of the hand backward & outward
6.“Hairline Fracture”
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Term
Fx Rx --Reduction (Closed)
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Definition
1.Closed Reduction
•Def: Manipulation with Cast Application without surgical incision
–*Follow-up x-ray after manipulation & casting
•Example: “Application of toes-to-knee cast for Simple, non-displaced Fx of Right Tibia & Fibula”
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1.Open Reduction
•Def: Surgical intervention & incision with application/insertion of external and internal fixation devices (follow-up x-ray after procedure)
–External: traction; casting
–Internal: pins, screws, plates, new joint
•Example: “Open Reduction & Internal Fixation of R Compound Fx of Tibia & Fibula with plates and screws” ORIF with ____.
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Pain control:
–Analgesia; muscle relaxants
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–Embolism: Air, Fat
•To lungs, brain, kidneys, heart – possibly morbidity or mortality
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–Infection (leading to Osteomyelitis or Septicemia)
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–Delayed union or Non-union of Fx
•May require
–Bone Stimulator
–Arthrodesis, especially ankle
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