Steven Was Able to Make an Appointment with the Orthopedist

question 33

Short Answer

Steven was able to make an appointment with the orthopedist within a few hours of being seen in the ED for a splint to his left wrist after a fall. The orthopedist reviewed the x-rays from the emergency room and agreed with emergency room physician that the distal radius was fractured. A short-arm fiberglass cast was applied, and the fracture was expected to heal in 6-8 weeks. Report the closed treatment of this fracture.
CPT Code: ____________________

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Definitions:

Acrosome

A cap-like structure over the anterior portion of a sperm's head, containing enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg.

Fertilization Process

The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Enzymes

Proteins that catalyze, or speed up, chemical reactions within living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Refractory Period

Time following an action potential when a neuron is unable to conduct another nerve impulse.