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6. what are the differences between a displaced and a non - displaced f…

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  1. what are the differences between a displaced and a non - displaced fracture?
  2. what are the differences between closed/simple and open/compound fractures?

for the following injuries, list the most likely type of fracture(s) the individual will experience.

  1. a mans leg is crushed between two cars.
  2. a weightlifter has pain in his hamstring after trying to deadlift 600 lbs.
  3. a woman gets her foot caught in a gopher hole and twists when she falls.

Explanation:

Question 6
Brief Explanations

A displaced fracture occurs when the broken bone fragments are out of their normal alignment, meaning the ends of the broken bone are separated or shifted from their original position. A non - displaced fracture (also called a stable fracture) is when the broken bone fragments remain in their normal alignment, with the bone still having its basic structural integrity in terms of the position of the fragments.

Brief Explanations

A closed (simple) fracture is a break in the bone where the skin remains intact, so the broken bone does not penetrate the skin. An open (compound) fracture is a fracture in which the broken bone breaks through the skin, which also means there is a risk of infection due to the exposure of the bone to the external environment.

Brief Explanations

When a man's leg is crushed between two cars, this is a high - impact, compressive force injury. The most likely type of fracture here is a comminuted fracture (where the bone is broken into three or more fragments) or a compound (open) fracture (since the crushing force may also break the skin) or a depressed fracture (involving compression of the bone). Another possible type is a greenstick fracture in children, but for an adult male, comminuted or compound fractures are more likely due to the severe crushing force.

Answer:

  • Displaced fracture: Broken bone fragments are out of normal alignment.
  • Non - displaced fracture: Broken bone fragments remain in normal alignment.
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