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What is a fracture that involves a broken bone and an external wound is called?
open or compound
How does a cast heal a broken bone?
As cast does not "heal a borken bone," it is a treatment for this type of injury. A cast basically holds the bones together through mechanical engineering techniques. This stabilizes the bones so that they would not move around. Through this, the cells and tissues are able to repair the wound.
Is a avulsion injury a tear?
Yes, an avulsion injury involves the tearing away of a portion of tissue or bone from its attachment site. It typically occurs at the point where a tendon or ligament attaches to bone.
When bones break through the skin the are?
When bones break through the skin, they are classified as open fractures or compound fractures. This type of injury poses a higher risk for infection, as the broken bone is exposed to the external environment. Treatment typically involves realigning the bone and may require surgery to ensure proper healing and minimize complications. Immediate medical attention is essential to address both the fracture and any potential wound care.
What do you do when a bullet goes through your bone?
If a bullet goes through your bone, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. The doctor will assess the extent of the injury, clean the wound, and may perform surgery to repair any damage. In some cases, physical therapy may be needed to aid in the recovery process.
What does compound fractures meant?
A compound fracture is when there are bone fragments which lacerate soft tissue and protrude through the skin in an open wound. These type of fractures usually require immediate surgery because the open fracture can get infected and cause an infection to get into the bone.
What is the reason for the application of irrigation fluid to the wound when sawing or drilling a bone?
The reason for irrigation during sawing or drilling bone is to: 1. Prevent wound infection and prevention of the sawed/drilled fragments of bone to be left free in the wound and 2. To prevent thermal injury from the powered surgical instrument (saw or drill) since the instruments produce thermal injury when in use
What is an injury to the tissue that connects bone to bone?
An injury to the tissue that connects bone to bone is called a ligament injury. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that help stabilize and support joints, and injuries to ligaments can occur through sudden twists, impacts, or overstretching of the joint. This type of injury can result in pain, swelling, instability, and limited range of motion in the affected joint.
Complete tearing away of a muscle or ligament from attachment to a bone is called what?
A complete tear or complete rupture, whether it involves a tendon (muscle-to-bone connection) or a ligament (bone-to-bone connection)
What type of fractrue has bone protruding from the skin?
Open fracture - a broken bone protudes through the skin or an external wound leads to a broken bone
When should a wound be raised?
If the wound is on an arm or leg that does not appear to have a broken bone
What casualty is a bone protruding from his lower arm?
The casualty is most likely experiencing an open fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to prevent infection and further injury. In the meantime, the affected arm should be stabilized and the wound covered with a sterile dressing to reduce the risk of complications.
