Fractures in Pelvis and Lower Extremities Quiz

The femur is commonly fractured in a hip fracture.

Pott's fracture is the most common type of ankle fracture.

A butterfly fragment in a fracture has a bifurcated characteristic appearance.

The most common complication associated with open fractures is infection.

The radial nerve is at risk of injury in a midshaft humerus fracture.

Stress fractures in the lower extremities are commonly caused by repetitive overuse.

The Denis classification is commonly used for pelvic fractures.

In a Lisfranc injury, the midfoot is commonly affected.

MRI is the best imaging modality for assessing stress fractures.

An avulsion fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal is associated with Jones fracture.

The primary blood supply to the femoral head is the medial circumflex femoral artery.

A fracture that occurs in the growth plate of a long bone in children is called an epiphyseal fracture.

The femoral nerve is at risk of injury in a femoral shaft fracture.

Axial loading is the common mechanism of injury in a tibial plateau fracture.

Anterior dislocation is associated with an anterior hip fracture-dislocation.

Pathologic fractures are often associated with osteoporosis.

In a Monteggia fracture, the radius is fractured and dislocated.