Which type of fracture occurs when a piece of bone is torn away by a ligament or tendon?

Patients with external fixation require close monitoring of the pin sites for signs of infection, as they are at risk of developing pin site infections.

a. Providing passive range of motion exercises: Passive range of motion exercises may be appropriate in some cases, but they are not specific to external fixation management.
b. Changing the dressing daily: Dressing changes for external fixation are typically done as instructed by the healthcare provider, which may not necessarily be daily.
c. Loosening the fixation screws every 4 hours: Fixation screws should not be loosened without proper medical guidance, as this can compromise the stability of the external fixation device.

An oblique fracture involves a break in the bone that is at an angle to the long axis of the bone. It is often the result of a diagonal force applied to the bone.

b. Spiral fracture: A spiral fracture occurs when the bone is twisted, causing a spiral-shaped fracture line. It often results from a twisting force applied to the bone and is not specifically at an angle to the long axis of the bone.
c. Transverse fracture: A transverse fracture is a type of fracture where the fracture line is perpendicular to the long axis of the bone and is not at an angle.
d. Greenstick fracture: A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture seen in children, where the bone bends and partially breaks on one side but remains intact on the other side. It is not specifically at an angle to the long axis of the bone.