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robinn137

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Differentiate between a comminuted fracture and a compression fracture.

Question 2

Subclassification codes contain how many digits?
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

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ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone is crushed and may be splintered. A compression fracture occurs when the bone is pressed on itself.

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robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

abro1885

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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