Bone Health and Bone Markings

simple fracture

within the skin

compound fracture

compromised skin (poking through)

comminuted fracture

shattered/broken into small pieces

compression

bone is crushed

spiral

twisting motion

epiphyseal

epiphysis separates from the diaphris

depressed

bone depression goes inward (head)

greenstick (buckle)

not broken all the way through

stress fractures

overuse; wear and tear; not rested can lead to a full fracture

one way bone changes due to aging

loses ability to produce organic matrix (collagen)

second way bone changes due to aging

loses calcium and other minerals (bone mineral density)

osteopenia

loss of bone density; can lead to compression fracture

osteopenia can result in a decrease of bone mass called

osteoporosis

osteoporosis

bone tissue deteriorates at a faster rate than it is produced