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The femoral neck fracture, metatarsal fracture, rib fracture, and the tibial fracture are stress fractures that result from repetitive loading.
In contrast, the humeral fracture in the baseball catcher is secondary to failure of the humerus secondary to a pure torsional force. Long bones are at their weakest when loaded in pure torsion.
Correct Answer: A short spiral humerus fracture in a baseball catcher

 

Dr. Mohammed Hutaif

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Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Sana'a University and a leading consultant in orthopedic and spinal surgery. Learn more about my expertise and achievements.

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