Orthopedics: Fractures Questions and
Answers 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024-
2025
What are the two causes of fractures? - ANSWER Force exerted (high velocity,
low velocity), bone formation and strength (pathological fracture)
What are the four types of fractures? - ANSWER Displaced, non-displaced,
open/compound, closed
What is a displaced fracture? - ANSWER Complete and malaligned, additional
type comminuted (shattering of bone)
What is a non-displaced fracture? - ANSWER Complete or partial, remains
aligned
What is an open/compund fracture? - ANSWER Punctures skin
What are the risks of an open/compound fracture? - ANSWER Risk of infection,
blood loss and nerve injury (paralysis)
What is a closed fracture? - ANSWER Remains within the skin
What is a greenstick fracture? - ANSWER most common in children because
more cartilage, partial fracture and then bone bends
Answers 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024-
2025
What are the two causes of fractures? - ANSWER Force exerted (high velocity,
low velocity), bone formation and strength (pathological fracture)
What are the four types of fractures? - ANSWER Displaced, non-displaced,
open/compound, closed
What is a displaced fracture? - ANSWER Complete and malaligned, additional
type comminuted (shattering of bone)
What is a non-displaced fracture? - ANSWER Complete or partial, remains
aligned
What is an open/compund fracture? - ANSWER Punctures skin
What are the risks of an open/compound fracture? - ANSWER Risk of infection,
blood loss and nerve injury (paralysis)
What is a closed fracture? - ANSWER Remains within the skin
What is a greenstick fracture? - ANSWER most common in children because
more cartilage, partial fracture and then bone bends
