Orthopedics MCQ?

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In chronic osteomyelitis, the term "involucrum" refere to:
a) New bone formed to replace dead bone.
b) Separated necrotic (dead) bone.
c) Cavity filled with pus and necrotic tissue.
d) Sinus discharging pus.

2007-11-30 08:01:41 · 2 answers · asked by TottiRoma 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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"Gradually, each necrotic dense area becomes surrounded by a white ring representing reactive new bone formation, the involucrum."

2007-11-30 08:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a) New bone formed to replace dead bone.

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2007-11-30 09:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kathern 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋