Definitions

Question 1

Diaphysis

Answer 1

the shaft or central part of a long bone

Question 2

Haematoma

Answer 2

the result of a traumatic injury to your skin or the tissues underneath your skin. When blood vessels under your skin are damaged and leak, the blood pools and results in a bruise. A hematoma forms as your blood clots, resulting in swelling and pain.

Question 3

Malunion

Answer 3

Healing with deformity

Question 4

Non-union

Answer 4

Failure to heal