All of the items are complications of bone and joint injuries EXCEPT:

A. Increased pain associated with movement of bone ends.
B. The conversion of an open fracture to a closed fracture.
C. The restriction of loot flow by bone ends compressing blood vessels.
D. Damage to muscles caused by movement of bone fragments or ends.

Answer: B. The conversion of an open fracture to a closed fracture.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Patients who are non–weight bearing on their right lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches advance what FIRST to descend stairs?

a. Axillary crutches b. Right lower extremity c. Left lower extremity

Health Professions

The thyroid gland normally secretes which of the following substances into the blood?

A) thyroglobulin B) thyroxine C) thyrotropin D) thyrotropin-releasing hormone

Health Professions