In Which Type of Fracture Sustained by a Child Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which type of fracture sustained by a child is osteomyelitis more likely?

• A) A 12-year old with a tibial stress fracture
• B) A 8-year old with a rib fracture
• C) A 6-year old with a greenstick forearm fracture
• D) A 7-year old with an ulnar fracture through his growth plate.

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