Fractures Questions and Answers 100%
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What is a common sign of a fracture?
Pain, swelling, and deformity are common signs of a fracture.
How does an oblique fracture occur?
An oblique fracture occurs due to a diagonal force applied to the bone.
What is a greenstick fracture, an...
Fractures Questions and Answers 100%
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What is a common sign of a fracture?
✔✔Pain, swelling, and deformity are common signs of a fracture.
How does an oblique fracture occur?
✔✔An oblique fracture occurs due to a diagonal force applied to the bone.
What is a greenstick fracture, and in which population is it most common?
✔✔A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks, most
commonly seen in children.
What is the primary treatment for a simple fracture?
✔✔The primary treatment for a simple fracture is immobilization with a cast or splint.
How does a comminuted fracture differ from a simple fracture?
✔✔A comminuted fracture involves the bone breaking into multiple fragments, while a simple
fracture is a single break in the bone.
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, What is the key difference between a closed and an open fracture?
✔✔A closed fracture does not break the skin, while an open fracture involves the bone
protruding through the skin.
How is a stress fracture typically diagnosed?
✔✔A stress fracture is typically diagnosed through imaging studies such as X-rays or MRIs,
often after symptoms persist despite rest.
What are the risks associated with a compound fracture?
✔✔The risks associated with a compound fracture include infection, as the bone is exposed
through the skin, and possible complications with healing.
What is an avulsion fracture, and what typically causes it?
✔✔An avulsion fracture occurs when a fragment of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament,
usually caused by a sudden, forceful pull.
What is the usual follow-up care for a patient who has had a fracture?
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