What is the most common bone fractured in children?
AFracture of the distal radius
BFracture of the supracondylar humerus
CFracture of the radius/ulna
DFracture of the clavicle
All of the following statements regarding bone remodeling are TRUE EXCEPT
Ayoung children have a greater capacity for remodeling than adults
BRemodeling is related to the degree of angulation
Cangulation in the natural plane of the joint motion will remodel more successfully than angulation outside the plane of joint motion
DInjuries involving the epiphyseal plate are more likely to remodel successfully
4 year old child presented to the clinic with a history of fall on outstretched hand. Radiographs revealed a broken anterior cortex with an intact posterior cortex of the radius with an exaggerated bowing of the radius. The fracture sustained is known as -
ATorus Fracture
BGreenstick fracture
CGalleazi Fracture
DMonteggia Fracture Dislocation
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