Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Fracture Classification and Management 3

Question 1

Which term best describes a fracture where one bone end is driven into the other by compressive force?

Accepted Answer

Impacted fracture

Answer

An impacted fracture occurs when compressive force drives one bone fragment into the other, often resulting in a relatively stable fracture pattern.

Question 2

The Ottawa Ankle Rules are a clinical decision tool used primarily to determine the need for which diagnostic study?

Accepted Answer

Ankle radiographs

Answer

The Ottawa Ankle Rules guide clinicians on whether ankle and foot X-rays are indicated based on specific bony tenderness and ability to weight bear.

Question 3

A torus (buckle) fracture in a pediatric patient is best characterized by which finding?

Accepted Answer

Cortical bulging without complete fracture

Answer

A torus fracture causes a buckling or bulging of the cortex at the metaphysis without complete fracture, as the bone compresses under axial load.

Question 4

When the distal fracture fragment deviates laterally away from the midline, which alignment term applies?

Accepted Answer

Valgus

Answer

Valgus angulation describes lateral deviation of the distal fragment away from the body midline, while varus refers to medial (inward) deviation.

Question 5

The Schatzker classification is most commonly applied to fractures of which anatomical location?

Accepted Answer

Tibial plateau

Answer

The Schatzker classification divides tibial plateau fractures into six types (I–VI) based on fracture pattern, location, and degree of comminution or depression.

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Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Fracture Classification and Management 3