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Fractures

Fractures. Types of Fractures:. Spiral Fracture. Classification of Fractures. X-Rays of Fractures for Salter Harris Classification Type I. TYPE II. TYPE III. TYPE IV. TYPE V. Case Study.

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Fractures

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  1. Fractures

  2. Types of Fractures:

  3. Spiral Fracture

  4. Classification of Fractures

  5. X-Rays of Fracturesfor Salter Harris ClassificationType I

  6. TYPE II

  7. TYPE III

  8. TYPE IV

  9. TYPE V

  10. Case Study • This is a 20 year old college athlete who came down from a rebound by himself on the opposite end of the floor. He was wearing an ankle brace. He was 6’ 6” tall and weighed 215 lbs. He had a good health history and recent history of lower leg pain.

  11. Taken after rodding was completed

  12. Shoulder Fracture • This is a 70 year old man very active who slipped on his way to work. Complained of shoulder pain and loss of motion. Upon admitttance to ER X-Rays revealed a fracture.

  13. Surgical neck fracture of humerus

  14. Bone stimulator • Several on the market. • When first introduced over 15 yrs ago had to be worn for 12 plus hours with no movement. • Today usually short usage..20 -30 minutes • Electrical and Ultrasound • Electrical use a magnetic field to induce bone growth • Ultrasound use a pulsed sound wave to induce bone growth

  15. Cost factor: • Surgery to go back in and encourage bone growth…anywhere from 3000 to 10000 dollars plus rehab and follow up visit. Good for the doctor expensive for the patient • Bone Stimulator: • Anywhere from 3500 to 4500 very effective less risk of complications

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