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What are Open Closed Greenstick and stress fractures?

Open Break this is when the skin is open and bone is visible, Closed Break this is when there is a break that doesn't tear the skin, Green stick this is when the bone is bent and broken on one side and lastly a Stress Fracture and this is when a fracture which is caused by to much use. Open Break this is when the skin is open and bone is visible, Closed Break this is when there is a break that doesn't tear the skin, Green stick this is when the bone is bent and broken on one side and lastly a Stress Fracture and this is when a fracture which is caused by to much use.


Which bone is commonly broken in kids?

Forearm Fracture are the most common fracture in children. This is because you use your arms to do most sports and activities. when you fall you use your arms to catch yourself when you fall.


What is another name for a fracture?

You can use the word 'break' for fracture


What is an acute subacute oblique distal fibula fracture?

An oblique distal fibula fracture is a break in the smaller bone of the lower leg. The break is located closer to the ankle than to the knee, and the break has a diagonal orientation. The use of both "acute" and "subacute" doesn't make sense.


How do you use the word fracture in a sentence?

Tim's leg had a hairline fracture.


Use the word fracture in a sentence?

I can give you several sentences.The earthquake left a fracture in the earth near our house.You will fracture that arm if you're not careful.That was a nasty fracture you had.


How do you know if you have a stress fracture in your foot?

To get a definative answer an MRI is required, The sign and symptoms are pain swelling unable to use the affected area. Sometimes the doctor can't see the stress fracture with only a x-ray so they will require you to get a MRI so they can get a little closer.


Bone fracture repair - series?

IndicationsFractures of the bones are classified in a number of ways. A simple fracture involves a single fracture line through a bone. A comminuted fracture is one in which the bone has been fractured into two or more fragments. An open fracture is one in which the fractured bone penetrates the skin.ProcedureThe three main treatment options for bone fractures are:CastingOpen reduction, and internal fixation- this involves a surgery to repair the fracture-frequently, metal rods, screws or plates are used to repair the bone, and remain in place, under the skin, after the surgery. This procedure is recommended for complicated fractures not able to be realigned (reduced) by casting, or in cases in which the long-term use of a cast is undesirable.Open reduction, and external fixation- this involves a surgery to repair the fracture, and placement of a external fixation device on the limb with the fracture. This device is an external frame which supports the bone and hold it in the correct position while it is healing. This technique is generally applied to complex fractures that cannot be repaired using open reduction, and internal fixation.ProcedureWhile the patient is pain-free (general or local anesthesia), an incision is made over the fractured bone. The bone is placed in proper position and screws, pins, or plates are attached to or in the bone temporarily or permanently. Any disrupted blood vessels are tied off or burned (cauterized). If examination of the fracture shows that a quantity of bone has been lost as a result of the fracture, especially if there is a gap between the broken bone ends, the surgeon may decide that a bone graft is essential to avoid delayed healing.If bone grafting is not necessary, the fracture can be repaired by the following methods:a) one or more screws inserted across the break to hold it.b) a steel plate held by screws drilled into the bone.c) a long fluted metal pin with holes in it, is driven down the shaft of the bone from one end, with screws then passed through the bone and through a hole in the pin.In some cases, after this stabilization, the microsurgical repair of blood vessels and nerves is necessary. The skin incision is then closed in the usual fashion.AftercareThe advantage of internal fixation is that it often allows early mobility and faster healing. Unless the internal fixation causes problems, it is not necessary or desirable to remove it. The long-term prognosis is excellent. The length of the hospital stay depends on factors such as the condition of the bone, the presence of infection, the state of the blood and nerve supply, and presence of other injuries. Children's bones heal rapidly, usually in 6 weeks time.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/02/2009Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


How do you use fracture in a sentence?

If you fall from the roof, you may fracture your skull. My dad went rollerskating and came home with a fracture in his left leg. On a mountainside, granite can fracture into blocks in a process called exfoliation.


What is a bone protruding from an arm called?

dont move the bone or try to put it back. Use the acronym RED (rest, elevate, direct pressure) wrap the arm in a bandage to stop the bleeding taking care not to apply pressure directly on the exposed bone (many methods can be used such as the doughnut, log cabin method or using a stirafoam cup depending on the situation most of the time you will just have to wrap around the exposed bone then either transport the victim to the ER or call EMS


How do insurance companies use diagnosis codes?

how do medical insurance specialist use diagnosis codes


What are some medical terms that are incorrectly utilized?

"prostrate gland" "I contribute my symptoms to that fish I ate last night." "I didn't fracture my bone, I broke it." "I don't use condoms because I'm in a monotonous relationship."