Question

question 28
a comminuted fracture is characterized by:
a being completely internal
b projections through the skin
c breaks across the long axis
d having only one side of the bone shaft broken
e shattering, with multiple bone fragments

Explanation:

A comminuted fracture is defined as a bone fracture where the bone shatters into multiple fragments. Option A refers to a closed fracture. Option B is an open (compound) fracture. Option C is a transverse fracture. Option D is a green - stick fracture. Only option E matches the definition of a comminuted fracture.

Answer:

E. shattering, with multiple bone fragments