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The injury occurred when he was running and fell forward, landing on his…
The injury occurred when he was running and fell forward, landing on his right arm. His right elbow appears broken, and part of the bone in the upper arm appears to be protruding from the skin. There appear to be fragments of bone in the wound.
anatomy of bones
Bone Cells
Osteocytes
responsible for bone resorption, or breakdown
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steoblasts and osteocytes are incapable of mitosis, then how are they replenished when old ones die
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osteogenic cell
osteogenic cells are undifferentiated with high mitotic activity and they are the only bone cells that divide.
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bone tissue
cortical
compact bone
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Appears white, smooth, and solid
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Bone Types
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irregular bones
variety in shape, connected to other bones
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Fractures: Bone Repair
fracture
a broken bone
closed reduction
broken bone is manipulated and set into its natural position without surgery,
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types
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Compression
The bone is crushed, causing the broken bone to be wider or flatter in appearance.
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Segmental
The same bone is fractured in two places, so there is a "floating" segment of bone.
elbow is a joint anatomy
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Treatment
While in the emergency room, doctor will apply a splint (like a cast) to your elbow, and give you a sling to help keep the elbow in position. Immediate treatment may also include:
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Prevention
Eat for bone strength.
Eat a healthy diet that includes calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, and vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium.
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