CHAPTER 32 ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES

When does compartment syndrome occur?

Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.

A ________ is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is partial or temporary separation of the bone ends as well as partial stretching or tearing of the supporti ligaments.

Dislocation

A(n) ___________ fracture occurs in the growth sections of a child's bone and might lead bone growth abnormalities.

Epiphyseal

In which of the following situations should the EMT splint an injured limb in the position of deformity?

If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain

A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called a __________fracture.

Pathologic

Skeletal muscle is also referred to as_________ muscle.

Striated

The musculoskeletal system refers to the ?

The bones and voluntary muscles of the body.

Bone marrow produces ?

blood cells

The most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the?

clavicle

Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following, except ?

deformity

Traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the?

femur

When splinting a possible fracture of the foot, it is MOST important for the EMT to?

leave the toes exposed.

Atrophy is a condition that occurs when ?

muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or trauma

Which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and shock ?

pelvis

Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called?

tendon

The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is called?

traction