Fractures Overview and Quiz, Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview, Musculoskeletal Medications Overview, Bone Diseases and Arthritis Overview, Spinal Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, and Metabolic Bone Disease, Musculoskeletal Unit Review Complete Exam Qu

Fractures Overview and Quiz, Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview, Musculoskeletal Medications Overview, Bone Diseases and Arthritis Overview, Spinal Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, and Metabolic Bone Disease, Musculoskeletal Unit Review Complete Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Closed Fracture Fracture without breaking the skin surface Open Fracture Fracture breaking the skin surface, increasing infection risk Transverse Fracture Fracture perpendicular to the bone's long axis Impacted Fracture Fracture from bones crushed together by force Comminuted Fracture Fracture resulting in two or more pieces Oblique Fracture Fracture occurring at an angle Spiral Fracture Fracture from a twisting motion, sign of possible abuse Greenstick Fracture Partial fracture common in children, bone bends but doesn't break fully Osteoporosis Risk factor for fractures due to bone density loss Paget's Disease Condition increasing fracture risk due to bone deformities Closed Reduction Bones realigned without cutting the skin External Fixation Fixation with screws and pins attached to an external frame Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) Surgical correction of fracture internally with screws, rods Neurovascular Check Assessment of pain, sensation, skin color, pulses, and movement Fat Embolism Fat globule from bone marrow causing lung issues Compartment Syndrome Increased pressure in muscle compartment affecting circulation Fasciotomy Incision to relieve pressure in compartment syndrome Amputation Surgical removal of a body part, may be needed in severe cases Osteomyelitis Bone infection, a complication of fractures Venous Thromboembolism Blood clot complication of fractures Muscle Relaxants Medication to relieve muscle spasms Capillary Refill Assessment of blood return to capillaries Chemosis Swelling of the conjunctiva in the eye Immobilization Restricting movement to aid healing, e.g., with cast or splint Rheumatoid Arthritis Autoimmune disorder where the body attacks joints causing inflammation and deformity Osteoarthritis Degenerative joint disease not systemic like RA Synovial Fluid Aspiration Procedure to test joint fluid for RA diagnosis Arthroscopy Direct visualization of joint cavity for RA diagnosis Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Blood antibody indicating RA ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Blood test measuring general inflammation CRP (C-reactive Protein) Blood test indicating inflammatory processes Swan's Neck Deformity Finger joint contracture in RA Boutonniere Deformity Finger joint deformity in RA NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for RA swelling Prednisone Steroid used to reduce RA inflammation Methotrexate Immunosuppressant for RA to stop self-attack