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Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Orthopedic Trauma

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Which one of the following is Contraindications to surgical reconstruction of bone fracture?
  1. Active infection (local or systemic) or osteomyelitis
  2. Displaced intra-articular fractures (>2 mm )
  3. Failed nonoperative (closed) management
  4. Fractures in growth areas in skeletally immature individuals that have increased risk for growth arrest
Explanation
Answer: A - All of the above are indications for surgical reconstruction of bone except active infection in which surgery is contraindicated.
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