With involved fractures,such as compound or comminuted,surgical procedure is often necessary either to repair the skin and surrounding tissues or to place all the small bone fragments in position.This procedure is called:
A) a closed reduction
B) an open reduction
C) a closed alignment
D) an open alignment

Question

With involved fractures,such as compound or comminuted,surgical procedure is often necessary either to repair the skin and surrounding tissues or to place all the small bone fragments in position.This procedure is called:​
A) ​a closed reduction
B) ​an open reduction
C) ​a closed alignment
D) ​an open alignment

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An open reduction is a surgical procedure used to realign bone fragments to their proper position. It is often necessary for complex fractures such as compound or comminuted fractures, where the skin may be broken or the bone fragments are numerous and need to be meticulously repositioned.

With Involved Fractures,such as Compound or Comminuted,surgical Procedure Is Often