5 Questions
Which type of fracture is also known as 'open' fracture?
Compound fracture
What is the primary reason for more women suffering from fractures after the age of 50?
Osteoporosis
Which mechanism of injury is associated with a twisting pattern?
Spiral pattern (twisting)
What type of fracture does not break the skin and remains intact?
Simple fracture (closed)
How are bony fragments described in terms of their position in a fracture?
Non-displaced, impacted, overriding
Learn about fractures, which are complete or incomplete breaks in bones caused by excessive force. This introduction also covers fracture classifications and how the incidence of fractures differs between genders based on age and factors like occupational hazards and osteoporosis.
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