NURS 487 Fractures, inflammation, and Immunity Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Most frequently broken bone in childhood : Clavicle of children less than 10 years old, males more often Age group of highest incidence of fractures : Young males 15-24, older adults Causes of fractures : Direct blow crushing force sudden twisting motion cancer osteoporosis cushing's syndrome epiphyseal 2 | P a g e : the end of bone, forming part of the adjacent shaft metaphyseal : the flared portion of the bone at the ends of the shaft, between epiphyseal and diaphyseal diaphyseal : the shaft of a long bone classification of a fracture : orientation fragmentation side location bone closed fracture : skin over the fracture intact open fractur
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