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Question 1

This type of fracture occurs when the broken ends of the bone protrude through the skin.

Answer 1

Open (Compound) Fracture

Question 2

the bone is splintered, crushed, or broken into pieces at the site of impact. Smaller bone fragments lie between the two main fragments.

Answer 2

Comminuted Fracture

Question 3

This is a partial fracture where one side of the bone is broken and the other side bends. these fractures occur only in children, as their bones are not yet fully ossified.

Answer 3

Greenstick Fracture

Question 4

This fracture occurs when one end of the fractured bone is forcefully driven into the interior of the other end.

Answer 4

Impacted Fracture

Question 5

this fracture is a break of the distal end of the lateral leg bone (fibula), which also involves a serious injury of the distal tibial articulation.

Answer 5

Pott Fracture

Question 6

this fracture is a break of the distal end of the lateral forearm bone (radius). In this type, the distal fragment is displaced posteriorly.

Answer 6

Colles Fracture