**Bone Fractures

Front

What are oblique fractures?

Back

Oblique fractures are diagonal breaks in the bone, often resulting from a twisting or bending force.

Front

What is a greenstick fracture?

Back

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks on one side without breaking all the way through, commonly seen in children.

Front

What occurs during the bone remodeling phase of fracture healing?

Back

During the bone remodeling phase, the bony callus formed during healing is reshaped and strengthened, restoring the bone to its original shape and structure.

Front

Define a spiral fracture.

Back

A spiral fracture is a type of fracture that occurs when a twisting force is applied to the bone, resulting in a helical break.

Front

What is a comminuted fracture?

Back

A comminuted fracture is a type of fracture where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces.

Front

What is the first step in the fracture healing process?

Back

The first step in fracture healing is the formation of a hematoma, which is a mass of clotted blood that forms at the fracture site.

Front

What is a closed fracture?

Back

A closed fracture is a type of fracture where the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin.

Front

What is the difference between a simple fracture and a compound fracture?

Back

A simple fracture (or closed fracture) does not break the skin, while a compound fracture (or open fracture) does, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

Front

What is a transverse fracture?

Back

A transverse fracture is a type of fracture that occurs straight across the bone, typically due to a direct impact.

Front

What is the role of fibrocartilage in fracture healing?

Back

Fibrocartilage forms a soft callus that stabilizes the fracture site during the early stages of healing.