Open Fracture
A Bone Fracture With An Associated Open Wound, Requiring Immediate Wound Care And Antibiotics.

External Fixator
A Stabilizing Device Used For Fractures That Requires Regular Traction Pin Care.

Traction Pin Care
A Sterile Nursing Procedure To Clean And Maintain Pins Used In Traction.

Cast Compartment Check
A Nursing Assessment Performed On Patients With Casts To Detect Early Signs Of Compartment Syndrome.

Neurovascular Checks
Assessments Of Circulation, Sensation, And Movement In Patients With Casts Or Injuries.

Compartment Syndrome
A Surgical Emergency Caused By Increased Pressure In A Muscle Compartment, Requiring Rapid Assessment.

Cast Care
Nursing Instructions To Prevent Complications In Patients With A Cast, Including Skin Checks And Elevation.

Traction
A Treatment That Uses Weights To Align Bones And Reduce Pain In Orthopedic Injuries.

Log Rolling
A Technique Used To Turn Patients With Spinal Injuries While Maintaining Alignment.

Hip Precautions
Specific Orthopedic Precautions Used After Hip Replacement Surgery.