Fracture healing | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2022年11月25日 · Fracture healing occurs naturally after traumatic bony disruption. This process begins with hemorrhage and progresses through three stages: inflammatory; reparative; remodeling; This process can be supported by various treatment options with immobilization a mainstay; inappropriate treatment may result in a variety of complications.
Fracture | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
2024年1月21日 · The pathophysiological sequence of events that occur following a fracture and eventually (hopefully) lead to complete fracture healing are fairly stereotyped and can be divided into three main phases: inflammatory; reparative; remodelling; Inflammatory phase
Bone remodeling | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2022年5月31日 · Bone remodeling is the continuous lifelong coupled process of bone resorption and bone formation 1-4. It is the prerequisite for repairing bony microdamage during daily physical activities, the adaption of bone architecture to meet different mechanical demands and the prevention of aging effects and accumulation of old bone 2-4 .
Fracture | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
2024年1月21日 · The remodeling phase lasts many months, and even years, and represents the gradual formation of compact cortical bone with greater biomechanical properties and allows for the reduction of the width of the callus. In some instances, remodeling can …
Describing a fracture (an approach) - Radiopaedia.org
2023年11月20日 · With all that considered, here are some descriptions of fractures: Transverse fracture of the mid-to-distal third of the right tibia. No significant angulation, but ventral (80%) and lateral (10%) translation. Spiral fracture of the distal third of the left tibia. Mild varus angulation, lateral translation and angulation.
Bowing fracture | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2023年6月17日 · Bowing fractures are incomplete fractures of tubular long bones in pediatric patients (especially the radius and ulna) that often require no intervention and heal with remodeling.
Bone remodelling | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2022年5月31日 · Bone remodeling Bone remodelling is the continuous lifelong coupled process of bone resorption and bone formation 1-4 . It is the prerequisite for repairing bony microdamage during daily physical activities, the adaption of bone architecture to meet different mechanical demands and the prevention of ageing effects and accumulation of old bone 2-4 .
Stress fracture | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2024年8月16日 · The site of the stress fracture and suitability for rehabilitation determines treatment. Fractures at low-risk sites are managed conservatively with analgesia, ice, reduced weight-bearing and modification of activities until pain resolves.
Insufficiency fracture | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2023年11月25日 · On bone scan, there is increased activity at the site of the fracture. Treatment and prognosis. Treatment depends on the location and whether the fracture is complete or incomplete. Options, therefore, include: conservative management. plaster cast. internal fixation. vertebroplasty. kyphoplasty
Segmental fracture | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2022年4月25日 · Segmental fracture is a fracture composed of at least two fracture lines that together isolate a segment of bone, usually a portion of the diaphysis of a long bone. This fracture pattern is frequently associated with high energy mechanism and devascularisation of the segmental fracture fragment(s) meaning these injuries are associated with ...