A | B |
Arthroscopy | commonlyl performed on a sports injury |
Bryant's traction | treatment of femur fx in children under 2yrs old |
Buck extension | type of skin traction in femur fx |
Compartment syndrome | trauma site pain which meds don't help |
Compound fracture | protrusion of a bone through the skin |
Contusion | tearing of subcutaneous tissue results in hemorrhage |
Epiphysis | found at the end of the long bone |
Gait | wide unstable walk of a toddler |
Genu Valgum | knock-kneed |
Genu Varum | bowlegged |
Greenstick fracture | fx with one side of bone broken & bent |
Hematoma | black and blue mark; escape of blood into soft tissue |
Milwaukee brace | 20-40 degree scoliosis curves require this |
Neurovascular checks | nursing priority for child with a fx |
Russell traction | sling positioned under the knee |
Shin splints | pain over anterior tibia |
Spiral fracture | fx caused by twisting of the bone |
Sprain | ligament is torn or stretched away from bone |
Strain | microscopic tear to the muscle or tendon |
Date of Pediatrics Final | August 9th 8-10am |