Which of the following can be caused by a fracture that disrupts or transects the epiphyseal growth plate of a child?
a. gigantism
b. dwarfism
c. increased risk of a fat emboli or bleeding into the tissues
d. limb length discrepancy or a halt in height attainment
D
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A Incorrect. A fracture that disrupts or transects the epiphyseal growth plate of a child is not associated with gigantism.
B Incorrect. A fracture that disrupts or transects the epiphyseal growth plate of a child is not associated with dwarfism.
C Incorrect. A fracture that disrupts or transects the epiphyseal growth plate of a child is not associated with increased risk for fat emboli or bleeding into the tissues.
D Correct. Because children have an epiphyseal plate at the end of the long bones, a fracture that disrupts or transects this plate may interfere with the growth of the bone and lead to limb length discrepancies or a halt in height attainment.
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