Fractures Questions and Answers
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What is a compression fracture and where is it commonly found?
A compression fracture occurs when the bone collapses under pressure, commonly found in
the vertebrae.
How does an avulsion fracture occur and what is its typical cause?
An avulsion f...
Fractures Questions and Answers
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What is a compression fracture and where is it commonly found?
✔✔A compression fracture occurs when the bone collapses under pressure, commonly found in
the vertebrae.
How does an avulsion fracture occur and what is its typical cause?
✔✔An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament,
typically caused by a sudden, forceful pull.
What is the typical treatment for a greenstick fracture?
✔✔The typical treatment for a greenstick fracture involves immobilization with a cast or splint
to allow the bone to heal.
What is the primary feature of a comminuted fracture?
✔✔The primary feature of a comminuted fracture is that the bone breaks into multiple
fragments.
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, How is a stress fracture different from a fracture caused by acute trauma?
✔✔A stress fracture is caused by repetitive strain or overuse, while fractures caused by acute
trauma result from a single, forceful impact.
What is a segmental fracture and how does it affect bone healing?
✔✔A segmental fracture involves two or more separate fracture lines, potentially complicating
bone healing due to the isolated segment.
What distinguishes a hairline fracture from other types of fractures?
✔✔A hairline fracture is a very fine, non-displaced crack in the bone, often difficult to detect on
X-rays.
What is the typical management approach for a spiral fracture?
✔✔The typical management for a spiral fracture includes immobilization with a cast or surgery
to align and stabilize the bone.
How does a depressed fracture affect the bone structure?
✔✔A depressed fracture causes a portion of the bone, usually in the skull, to be pushed inward,
affecting the bone structure.
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