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Broken Bones
Broken Bone Basics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A bone break is also called a bone WHAT? | Fracture |
| In this type of fracture, the overlying skin remains intact; local tissue damage is minimal. | Simple (closed) |
| In this type of fracture, the skin has been pierced and the ends of the broken bone usually cause extensive tissue damage. The risk of infection is a concern. | Compound (open) |
| In this type of fracture the break is incomplete and is usually seen in children. | Greenstick (incomplete) |
| This disease weakens bones and femoral neck fractures are common in the elderly. What is the name of the disease? | Osteoporosis |
| A femoral neck fracture can have complications if it cuts of the blood supply to the head of the WHAT? | Femur |