Before the broken bone can be set, traction (pulling)-either manually or by a system of ropes and pulleys-must be used to stretch the muscles and pull the bone pieces back into alignment. This procedure is known as ____________ the fracture.
A) setting
B) pressure setting
C) compound setting
D) reducing
Question 2
A common injury among children is the ________fracture that involves the breaking of the distal end of the radius, causing a characteristic bulge at the wrist.
A) simple
B) compound
C) Colles'
D) depressed
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