Question

An x-ray demonstrates a fracture in which a bone has splintered into several pieces. Which type of fracture is this?

Answer 1

Answer: That's most likely a comminuted fracture.

Explanation: Because a comminuted fracture may require open reduction and internal fixation while on the other hand a compound fracture is one in which damage also involves the skin or mucous membranes.

Answer 2

The correct answer is - comminuted.

Step-by-step explanation:

A comminuted fracture is sphincter or break of the bone into two or more fragments. There is required considerable force for such fracture, such fracture can be take place by only high impacted trauma or injury.

It requires open reduction and internal fixation, it is also characterized by the skin and membranes distortion and damage.

Thus, the correct answer is - comminuted fracture.