Treating an Open Fracture Differs from Other Fractures Most Significantly

Question

Treating an open fracture differs from other fractures most significantly due to ________.
A) risk of infection
B) nerve damage
C) the severity of open fractures
D) potential nerve damage
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Open fractures involve a break in the skin, which increases the risk of infection. Treatment of open fractures requires immediate antibiotic therapy and careful wound management to reduce this risk.