Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

by Saladin, Kenneth

Published by McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 10: 0073403717

ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Bone Disorders - Before You Go On - Page 223: 19

Answer

The bone is opened in an open fracture making it susceptible to infections.

Work Step by Step

Fractures Pg 220-221

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