Osteomyelitis is More Likely to Result from a Closed Fracture

Question

Osteomyelitis is more likely to result from a closed fracture than from an open fracture.

Accepted Answer

Osteomyelitis is more likely to result from an open fracture because the bacteria can more easily enter the bone through the open wound. Closed fractures have a lower risk of infection because the skin and surrounding tissue act as a barrier to bacteria.