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acetabulum
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The depression on the lateral pelvis where its three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits so snugly
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Bacteremia
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The presence of bacteria in the blood, whether or not a disease process is present
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Burst fractures
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Compression fractures of the vertebrae that typically result from a higher energy mechanism such as a motor vehicle crash or fall from a substantial height
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Central cord syndrome
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A form of incomplete spinal cord injury in which some of the signals from the brain to the body are not receive; results in weak or absent motor functions, which is more pronounced in the upper extremities and the lower extremities
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Compression fractures
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Stable spinal cord injuries in which often only the anterior third of the vertebra is collapsed. This type of fracture often results from minimal trauma, simply bending over, rising from a chair, or sitting down forcefully
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Polypharmacy
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Simultaneous use of many medications
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Seat belts-type fractures
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Fractures that involved flexion, with the distraction component (energy being disbursed in two opposite directions) that causes a fracture through the entire vertebral body and bony arch; typically results from ejection or occurs in those wearing only a lap belt without a shoulder harness
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Septicemia
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The disease state that results from the presence of microorganisms or the toxic products in the blood stream
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Stable spinal injury
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A spinal injury that has a low risk of leading to permanent neurological deficit or structural deformity
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Unstable spinal injury
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A spinal injury that has a high risk of permanent neurological deficit or structural deformity
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What are some things to take into account when treating a geriatric patient as opposed to a younger patient?
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The condition of older patients is more unstable than that of younger patients, and there is an increased possibility for sudden, rapid deterioration
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What term is used interchangeably with septicemia bacteremia?
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Sepsis
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What is the time and death rate for geriatric patients with hip fractures?
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20% will die within the first 12 months
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Where the different places a hip fracture can occur?
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The head, neck, proximal portion of the femur
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How much more likely is a geriatric patient to be severely injured or fatally injured in a car crash and a younger patient?
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Five times
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After 65 was the increase in systolic pressure per year?
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1 mg of mercury
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What is the average amount of dedication to patient over 65 will be taking?
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Four
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