Question

1. a young child goes to the emergency ward of a hospital complaining of severe pain in the shin after falling from her bicycle. the doctor examines the child’s bruise, but no break in the skin. an x - ray image reveals an unusual bend in the tibia (shinbone). what is your diagnosis?

Explanation:

A bend in the bone without skin - break is a sign of a greenstick fracture, which is common in children due to their more flexible bones.

Answer:

Greenstick fracture