Fractures

Fractures ( 58 Questions)

Which type of fracture occurs when a piece of bone is torn away by a ligament or tendon?



Correct Answer: C

An avulsion fracture occurs when a piece of bone is torn away by a ligament or tendon, often due to a sudden and forceful contraction of the muscle.

  
a. Greenstick fracture: A greenstick fracture involves the bone bending and partially breaking, not being torn away by a ligament or tendon.
b. Transverse fracture: A transverse fracture occurs when the bone breaks straight across its long axis, not due to ligament or tendon forces.
d. Impacted fracture: An impacted fracture occurs when the bone fragments are driven into each other, often seen in a fall or compression injury, not involving ligament or tendon tears.
 




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