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D. Hypermineralized skeletal structures
On ultrasound, the appearance of a femur fracture can be suggestive of hypermineralized skeletal structures. Hypermineralization occurs when there is an excess deposition of minerals, such as calcium, in bone tissue. This can result in increased bone density and strength, which may cause the fracture to appear more pronounced on ultrasound imaging. Conditions such as osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by brittle bones, can lead to hypermineralization and an increased risk of fractures. Hemimelia (the absence of part or all of a limb), dysplasia (abnormal development of bone or cartilage), and hypoplastic bone marrow (underdevelopment of bone marrow) would not directly cause the appearance of a femur fracture on ultrasound
