In the repair of a simple fracture, the step that follows formation of a hematoma is
A) formation of fibrocartilaginous callus.
B) inflammation.
C) bone remodeling.
D) formation of a bony callus.

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After the formation of a hematoma, the next step in the repair of a simple fracture is the formation of a fibrocartilaginous callus, which helps stabilize the fracture site.

In the Repair of a Simple Fracture, the Step That