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What is a common obstacle to fracture healing?
What is a common obstacle to fracture healing?
Which anatomical factor can lead to poor blood supply and impair fracture healing?
Which anatomical factor can lead to poor blood supply and impair fracture healing?
What is the term used to describe a false joint that may develop at the fracture site if the fractured bone is not properly immobilized?
What is the term used to describe a false joint that may develop at the fracture site if the fractured bone is not properly immobilized?
What is the term used to describe a fracture that does not unite within the expected timeframe?
What is the term used to describe a fracture that does not unite within the expected timeframe?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of delayed union of a fracture?
Which of the following is a potential cause of delayed union of a fracture?
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What type of callus is associated with a non-union fracture?
What type of callus is associated with a non-union fracture?
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What is the main step involved in the formation of a stable fibrous scar?
What is the main step involved in the formation of a stable fibrous scar?
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What is the role of VEGF in the angiogenesis process?
What is the role of VEGF in the angiogenesis process?
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What is the role of PDGF in the deposition of connective tissue?
What is the role of PDGF in the deposition of connective tissue?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of inadequate angiogenesis?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of inadequate angiogenesis?
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What is the role of TGF-β in the deposition of connective tissue?
What is the role of TGF-β in the deposition of connective tissue?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of excessive scar formation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of excessive scar formation?
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What is the main characteristic of a hypertrophic scar?
What is the main characteristic of a hypertrophic scar?
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How is exuberant granulation tissue different from a typical healing process?
How is exuberant granulation tissue different from a typical healing process?
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What characterizes a keloid in terms of tissue growth?
What characterizes a keloid in terms of tissue growth?
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Which condition involves aggressive proliferation of fibroblasts and connective tissue elements?
Which condition involves aggressive proliferation of fibroblasts and connective tissue elements?
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What is the main implication of inadequate angiogenesis during healing of wounds?
What is the main implication of inadequate angiogenesis during healing of wounds?
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What factor contributes to the formation of a hypertrophic scar?
What factor contributes to the formation of a hypertrophic scar?
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