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What is the duration of immobilization for the most serious forms of fractures?
What is the duration of immobilization for the most serious forms of fractures?
- 60-70 days
- 10-15 days
- 20-30 days (correct)
- 40-50 days
What is the term used to describe a fracture caused by decreased bone resistance (cysts, metastases)?
What is the term used to describe a fracture caused by decreased bone resistance (cysts, metastases)?
- Traumatic fracture
- Pathological fracture (correct)
- Surgical fracture
- Indirect fracture
What is the term used to describe a fracture provoked for therapeutic purposes (osteotomy)?
What is the term used to describe a fracture provoked for therapeutic purposes (osteotomy)?
- Greenstick fracture
- Surgical fracture (correct)
- Displaced fracture
- Compressed fracture
In relation to the damaging mechanism, which term describes a fracture caused by twisting?
In relation to the damaging mechanism, which term describes a fracture caused by twisting?
In relation to the integrity of the skin mantle, what term describes fractures with the skin remaining intact?
In relation to the integrity of the skin mantle, what term describes fractures with the skin remaining intact?
In relation to the number of skeletal interruptions affecting the same segment, what term describes fractures with multiple interruptions?
In relation to the number of skeletal interruptions affecting the same segment, what term describes fractures with multiple interruptions?
In relation to the location of the lesion in the long bone, what term describes fractures occurring at the end of the bone?
In relation to the location of the lesion in the long bone, what term describes fractures occurring at the end of the bone?
In relation to the extent of skeletal damage, what term describes fractures with complete skeletal interruptions?
In relation to the extent of skeletal damage, what term describes fractures with complete skeletal interruptions?
In displaced fractures, what term describes the displacement characterized by turning around an axis?
In displaced fractures, what term describes the displacement characterized by turning around an axis?
What are the clinical signs of certainty for diagnosing a fracture?
What are the clinical signs of certainty for diagnosing a fracture?
What is the definition of concussions based on the given information?
What is the definition of concussions based on the given information?
How are slight distortions characterized according to the given information?
How are slight distortions characterized according to the given information?
What are the symptoms of distortions based on the given information?
What are the symptoms of distortions based on the given information?
What does severe sprains include according to the given information?
What does severe sprains include according to the given information?
What is the definition of distortions based on the given information?
What is the definition of distortions based on the given information?
What is included in bruisings according to the given information?
What is included in bruisings according to the given information?
