A chronic complication of bone healing is called avascular necrosis. Which statements about this complication are true? (Select all)
a) It involves disrupting the blood supply to the bone.
b) It occurs when fat globules disrupt blood supply to the bone.
c) It involves disrupting the nerve supply to the bone.
d) It results in the death of bone tissue.
e) It is most often a complication of hip fractures.
Answer:
a) It involves disrupting the blood supply to the bone.
d) It results in the death of bone tissue.
e) It is most often a complication of hip fractures.
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