Offer students a real-world look into orthopaedic medicine with the Fixed Bones X-Rays set. This set of 14 authentic x-rays shows repaired fractures featuring screws, plates, wires, and other fixation hardware. Each x-ray is paired with a printed card showing the original fracture, allowing students to see both the injury and how it was treated.
An excellent addition to biology or health units, these x-rays encourage students to explore medical technology and skeletal health.
Educational Benefits
Builds understanding of skeletal injuries and modern repair techniques
Promotes visual analysis and interpretation of real x-rays
Encourages interest in medical and health sciences
Enhances comparative and sequencing skills
Classroom Ideas
Match fracture images with the repaired x-rays
Use in role-play 'hospital' settings to simulate diagnosis
Compare to healthy bone x-rays for a full picture of recovery
Explore careers in orthopaedics, radiography, and physiotherapy
Specifications
Includes: 14 x-rays, 14 printed fracture images (cardstock), guide
Card Size: Up to 19 x 28 cm
Age suitability: 5+ years