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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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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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