types of fractures
open vs closed
complete vs incomplete
upper and lower extremity
Causes of fractures
motor vehicle accidents
falls
bone diseases
trauma
malnutrion
clinical manifestations for fractures
pain
inability to use extremity
inflammation
exxhymotic
poor pulse distal to fracture
paresthesia
issues with other sytems
diagnostic studies for fractures
Lab and imaging
Labs for fractures
Hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H)
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
white blood cell count
Imaging for fractures
x-rays
CT scan
MRI
Non surgircal interventions for fractures
Closed reduction
immobilization
Drug therapy
physical therapy
Immbolization for fractures
Splint
orthopedic boots/ shoes
cast
traction
Post operative complications
Acute compartment syndrome
hemorrhage
fat embolsim
venous thrombembolism
infection
delirium
dislocation
other system issues
