Identify the Most Common Mechanisms of Injury and Types of Fractures

question 6

Multiple Choice

Identify the most common mechanisms of injury and types of fractures associated with the tibia and fibula.

• A) Direct force to tibia, resulting in oblique fracture
• B) Indirect torsional loading of the fibula, resulting in oblique or spiral open fracture
• C) Indirect torsional loading of the tibia, resulting in a transverse fracture
• D) Direct force on the fibula, resulting in a comminuted and displaced fracture

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