What type of orthopaedic injury may have occurred when a joint is injured in such a way that it becomes fixed in an abnormal position, is resistive to motion, is extremely painful and will likely have noticeable deformity?
A. Comminuted injury.
B. Dislocation.
C. Impacted fracture.
D. Transverse fracture.
Answer: B. Dislocation.
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