Question

an x - ray diagnoses a fracture of the tibia where several breaks result in many small pieces between two large segments. which of the following refers to that specific type of fracture? a.) comminuted fracture b.) impacted fracture c.) greenstick fracture d.) transverse fracture

Explanation:

A comminuted fracture is defined as a bone fracture where the bone breaks into three or more pieces. In this case, the tibia has several breaks resulting in many small pieces between two large segments, which matches the definition of a comminuted fracture. An impacted fracture occurs when one bone fragment is driven into another. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks, usually seen in children. A transverse fracture is a straight break across the bone shaft.

Answer:

A. Comminuted fracture