What Are Open Fractures?

An open fracture is a severe condition in which the bone breaks and comes out of the skin. It is a type of serious injury that demands immediate medical attention. open fractures always require surgical intervention for that treatment. This is because the fracture that occurs in such cases is displaced and it needs to be realigned using orthopedic implants and instruments. 

In this article, we will see some facts about open fractures along with the diagnosis and treatment. 

Open Fractures – An Introduction

Also known as compound fractures, open fractures are when there is an open wound along with a broken bone. The wound in the case of open fractures can be big or small depending on the cause and the severity of the fracture READ MORE.

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