AO/OTA 42 — Tibial Shaft + Oestern–Tscherne & Gustilo
AO: 42-A simple, 42-B wedge, 42-C complex/segmental. Closed soft tissues graded by Oestern–Tscherne; open injuries by Gustilo (I–IIIC). Guides fixation strategy and antibiotics/coverage planning.
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10Which of the following AO/OTA classifications represents a simple tibial shaft fracture?
mcqWhat is the primary mechanism of injury for a 42-A1 tibial shaft fracture?
mcqIn the Oestern-Tscherne classification, which grade corresponds to a closed soft tissue injury with minimal sk...
mcqWhat is the primary concern with a tibial shaft fracture in relation to compartment syndrome?
mcqAccording to Gustilo-Anderson classification, which of the following is categorized as a type IIIA open fractu...
mcqThe AO/OTA 42-C classification represents which type of tibial shaft fractures?
mcqWhich tibial shaft fracture type is most likely to lead to neurovascular injuries?
mcqWhat is the best initial treatment strategy for a displaced tibial shaft fracture classified as 42-A?
mcqIn the context of tibial shaft fractures, which compartment is most commonly affected by compartment syndrome?
mcqFor a tibial shaft fracture classified as 42-B2, which characteristic is true?