Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture.
-comminuted fracture
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B)broken bone and an open wound
C)broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)csurgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Question

Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture.​
-comminuted fracture​
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process​
B)​broken bone and an open wound
C)​broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)​broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)​csurgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

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A comminuted fracture is characterized by a bone that is splintered or crushed, resulting in multiple fragments. This type of fracture typically occurs due to high-impact trauma.

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Type of Fracture