Types of Fractures in Traumatic Injuries
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What is a characteristic of a grade III open fracture?

  • Highly contaminated, with extensive soft tissue damage (correct)
  • A non-displaced fracture with no soft tissue damage
  • A clean wound less than 1 cm long
  • A larger wound without extensive soft tissue damage

    • What is the term for a fracture that extends into the joint surface of a bone?

  • Compound fracture
  • Closed fracture
  • Avulsion fracture
  • Intra-articular fracture (correct)

    • What is the immediate effect of a fracture on the surrounding muscles?

  • They become flaccid (correct)
  • They are unaffected
  • They become rigid
  • They spasm immediately

    • What type of fracture is caused by a ligament or tendon pulling away a fragment of bone?

    <p>Avulsion fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of immobilizing bone fragments after a fracture?

    <p>To reduce pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic tools may be used to identify an intra-articular fracture that is not visible on x-rays?

    <p>MRI and arthroscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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