Musculoskeletal Trauma Crossword

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partial displacement of a bone end from its position in a joint capsule p.171: subluxation
type of fracture where the bone is compressed on its self p.173: impacted
type of fracture running across the bone at an angle other than 90 degrees p.174: oblique
weakening of done tissue due to loss of essential minerals, especially calcium p.175: osteoporosis
type of unipolar traction splint p.187: sager
common soft splint p.186: pillow
acute or chronic inflammation of the mall synovial sacs p.177: bursitis
thickened area that forms at the site of a fracture as part of the repair process p.176: callus
type of fracture that runs across a bones perpendicular to the bones orientation p.174: transverse
complete displacement of a bone end from its position in a joint capsule p.172: dislocation
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath p.170: ecchymosis
a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues p.170: hematoma
a syndrome resulting from increased pressure within a confined body space, especially of the leg or forearm p.170: compartment
an "angina" of muscle tissue p.170: cramping
tearing of a joint capsules connective tissues p.171: sprain
, a fracture of the lower end of the radius in the wrist with a characteristic backward displacement of the hand p.194: colles
the most frequently fractured bone in the body p.193: clavicle
a pelvic fracture site p.191: pelvic ring
of displaced bone ends to their proper anatomical position p.190: reduction
type of fracture affecting pediatric patients p.202: epiphyseal