Concept explainers
a.
(1)
To describe: The compression fracture.
Concept introduction: Fractures are common and are the term used to refer to a complete or partial break in the bone. They occur due to the exertion of a physical force of high impact. They are also accompanied by the damage to soft tissues, bruised muscles, and torn vessels.
(2)
To describe: The pathologic fracture.
Concept introduction: Fractures are common and are the term used to refer to a complete or partial break in the bone. They occur due to the exertion of a physical force of high impact. They are also accompanied by the damage to soft tissues, bruised muscles, and torn vessels.
(3)
To describe The spiral fracture.
Concept introduction: Fractures are common and are the term used to refer to a complete or partial break in the bone. They occur due to the exertion of a physical force of high impact. They are also accompanied by the damage to soft tissues, bruised muscles, and torn vessels.
b.
To differentiate: The procallus from the bony callus in the healing of a fracture.
Concept introduction: Fractures are common and are the term used to refer to a complete or partial break in the bone. They occur due to the exertion of a physical force of high impact. Fracture healing or bone healing is a process in which the body helps in the repair of a bone fracture.
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