1. Disorders of the Bones Fracture a break in the bone
The only way to confirm a fracture is to get a radiography X-ray
1. CLOSED or SIMPLE fracture
bone is broken, but does not break through the skin
Treated by a “closed reduction”
A cast or splint is applied to bring bones into alignment

2. Osteomyelitis bone infection
Disorders of the Bones
2.Open or Compound fracture
bone is broken and it penetrates the skin creating an open wound
This is the most serious type of fracture!!!
WHY!!!
Infection in the wound and the bone
Osteomyelitis bone infection

3. Disorders of the Bones

4. Disorders of the Bones Treatment for an open fracture is an
“open reduction”
Surgical intervention with devices such as
screws, wires, metal plates
to hold bones together
Traction pulling forces used to hold bones in place until they can be repaired
Usually long bones

5. Disorders of the Bones
TRACTION OF THE FEMUR

6. Bones are softer and more flexible
Disorders of the Bones
3. Comminuted fracture
-bone breaks and shatters
- fragments get lodged in surrounding tissues
4. Greenstick fracture
-bone bends and splinters, but does not break completely
-seen in children
Why???
Bones are softer and more flexible

7. Disorders of the Bones 5. Depressed fracture occurs in the skull
bone is broken and falls inward on the brain
What happens when you receive a depressed skull fracture???
Brain bleeding and edema

8. Disorders of the Bones Other bone injuries:
Dislocation bone is displaced from it’s normal position
Sprain sudden or unusual motion causing ligaments to be torn
Occurs at a joint
What S/S will you see???
Redness, edema, pain, discoloration
Treatment “RICE”
Rest Ice Crutches/Compression Elevation
(ace wraps)

9. Disorders of the Bones
Ankle sprain