Bone Fractures
Across
- 4. immobilization most common non-surgical treatment
- 5. fixation metal plates are used to hold the bone together from the inside
- 6. a fall, motor vehicle accident, tackle during a sport...
- 7. angled pattern
- 10. horizontal fracture line
- 11. disorder can weaken bones and cause break
Down
- 1. a steady pulling action least common treatment
- 2. fixation metal pins are placed in the bone on the outside
- 3. the bone shatters into three or more pieces
- 7. skin may be pierced by the bone
- 8. broken ends of the bone line up, are barely out of place
- 9. repetitive motion, putting more force on the bone