-A basic principle of fracture management if there is clinical suspicion of fracture but negative radiographs is to:
A) Instruct the patient to use the limb to pain tolerance
B) Immobilize the limb and repeat radiographs in 7 to 10 days
C) Immobilize the limb for the average 4- to 6-week healing phase
D) Initiate physical therapy for sprain management

Question

-A basic principle of fracture management if there is clinical suspicion of fracture but negative radiographs is to:
A) Instruct the patient to use the limb to pain tolerance 
B) Immobilize the limb and repeat radiographs in 7 to 10 days 
C) Immobilize the limb for the average 4- to 6-week healing phase 
D) Initiate physical therapy for sprain management

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If there is a clinical suspicion of a fracture but initial radiographs are negative, the limb should be immobilized and radiographs should be repeated in 7 to 10 days. This approach allows for the potential identification of a fracture that may not have been visible on the initial radiographs, as some fractures become more apparent on radiographs after a period of time due to the resorption of bone at the fracture site.

-A Basic Principle of Fracture Management If There Is Clinical