Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture.
-open 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.​
-open 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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An open fracture, also known as a compound fracture, involves a broken bone and an open wound, where the bone may be exposed to the external environment.

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Type of Fracture