Bone and Joint Disorders Quiz

Questions and Answers

A fracture where there is broken skin

Restoration of a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment

Bleeding/swelling into a muscle compartment causing vessel/nerve compression

Bone and muscle infection Signup and view all the answers

The displacement of joint surfaces with abnormal articulation Signup and view all the answers

Bleeding or swelling into a muscle compartment leading to compression of vessels and nerves Signup and view all the answers

The fracture involves broken skin Signup and view all the answers

To immobilize limbs or the spine to prevent further injury Signup and view all the answers

Dislocation (or 'luxation') Signup and view all the answers

Damage to vessels and nerves due to injury leading to functional impairments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A compound fracture is a type of fracture where the broken bone pierces the skin, causing an open wound.

Reduction, in the context of bone injuries, is the process of manipulating and restoring the normal anatomic alignment of a fractured bone.

Compartment syndrome is related to increased pressure within a compartment of the body, typically an arm or leg, which can lead to tissue damage and nerve damage.

Osteomyelitis is a type of infection that affects the bones, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections.

Dislocation, also known as luxation, is the displacement of joint surfaces from their normal anatomic position, resulting in abnormal articulation.

Compartment syndrome, in the context of bone injuries, is a condition in which the pressure within a closed compartment of the body increases, leading to impaired blood flow and tissue damage.

The main characteristic of a compound fracture is that the broken bone pierces the skin, causing an open wound.

The primary purpose of a splint in the context of bone injuries is to immobilize and stabilize the affected limb or bone, promoting healing and reducing discomfort.

The term for the displacement of joint surfaces with abnormal articulation is dislocation, also known as luxation.

Neurovascular compromise, in the context of bone injuries, refers to damage or compression of nerves and blood vessels, which can lead to impaired function and sensation.