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Fracture + healing
Fracture and fracturing healing for prevention and care of athletic injuries, e3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4 bony anatomy | Diaphysis, epiphysis, articular cartilage, periosteum |
| Open fracture | Displacement of bone breaking of the tissue and surrounding skin |
| Closed fracture | Little to no movement of bone |
| Stress fracture | Periosteal irritation often resulting from overuse |
| Immobilization | Splinting to allow bone to heal |
| What relates to immobilization | Callus and osteoclasts |
| Callus | new bone formation |
| Osteoclasts | cells that create bone formation through osseous tissue |