Which fracture is a straight line across the bone?

Which fracture is a straight line across the bone?

• A. Gout
• B. Hammertoe
• C. Open/Compound Fracture
• D. Transverse Fracture

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how a fracture appears across the bone. A transverse fracture is a straight break that runs directly across the bone, perpendicular to its long axis, producing a clean, horizontal line on X‑ray. This orientation distinguishes it from other fracture patterns that are oblique, spiral, or comminuted. The other terms listed refer to different concepts: gout is a joint inflammation condition, hammertoe is a toe deformity, and an open/compound fracture describes whether the bone breaks the skin, not the direction of the fracture line. So the straight, crosswise appearance identifies the transverse fracture.

The main idea here is how a fracture appears across the bone. A transverse fracture is a straight break that runs directly across the bone, perpendicular to its long axis, producing a clean, horizontal line on X‑ray. This orientation distinguishes it from other fracture patterns that are oblique, spiral, or comminuted. The other terms listed refer to different concepts: gout is a joint inflammation condition, hammertoe is a toe deformity, and an open/compound fracture describes whether the bone breaks the skin, not the direction of the fracture line. So the straight, crosswise appearance identifies the transverse fracture.