Bone fractures might occur most commonly in children and older adults, but anyone is at risk of experiencing one. And in fact, about two in 100 Americans will fracture a bone each year.
In this 35-minute course, you’ll learn about bone structure and function as well as the various types and classifications of bone fractures, their causes, and methods of treatment. The course culminates in a 10-question assessment.
Introduction
Structure and Function of Bones
Causes of Fractures
Learning Check 1
Treatment
Learning Check 2
Conclusion
Final Assessment
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define common medical terms related to fractures
Characterize fractures according to the mechanism of injury and the resulting fracture patterns
Relate patient demographics to fracture types
Describe the basic concepts of fracture stabilization and healing
Recognize common pathologies associated with fractures
Recall common terms that describe fractures
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Bone fractures might occur most commonly in children and older adults, but anyone is at risk of experiencing one. And in fact, about two in 100 Americans will fracture a bone each year.
In this 35-minute course, you’ll learn about bone structure and function as well as the various types and classifications of bone fractures, their causes, and methods of treatment. The course culminates in a 10-question assessment.