Which of the following statements would you make to the parent of a 10-year-old snowboarder who took a hard fall and complains of some discomfort in a wrist that is slightly swollen but has no deformity?
a. "It's probably just a sprain."
b. "It could be a nondisplaced fracture and needs to be medically evaluated."
c. "This is probably a pathologic fracture."
d. "This looks like an open fracture."
Answer: b
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