Incomplete fractures are called as
Correct Answer: Greenstick fractures
Description: Although in adults, the fracture line is generally complete, i.e. it extends through both cortices, in children the different mechanical qualities of the bone may lead to other patterns, in which the fracture line is incomplete. These are termed torus and greenstick fractures.
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now