Fractures
Fractures ( 58 Questions)
Which medical condition is a risk factor for pathological fractures?
Hypertension: Hypertension is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and is not directly associated with an increased risk of fractures.
Diabetes mellitus: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects blood sugar levels and does not directly increase the risk of fractures.
Cancer is a risk factor for pathological fractures because cancer cells can weaken bones and cause fractures, even with minimal trauma.
Asthma: Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects the airways and lungs and is not linked to an increased risk of fractures.
Cancer is a risk factor for pathological fractures because cancer cells can weaken bones and cause fractures, even with minimal trauma.
a. Hypertension: Hypertension is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and is not directly associated with an increased risk of fractures.
b. Diabetes mellitus: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects blood sugar levels and does not directly increase the risk of fractures.
d. Asthma: Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects the airways and lungs and is not linked to an increased risk of fractures.