A Fracture at the Ankle Involving Both Lower Leg Bones

question 125

Multiple Choice

A fracture at the ankle involving both lower leg bones is often called a ________ fracture.

• A)compression
• B)Pott
• C)displaced
• D)greenstick
• E)Colles

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