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See Differences Between Open and Closed Fracture
Published on Tue Aug 17, 2021
Question: What is the difference between an open versus a closed traumatic fracture? California Subscriber Answer: A closed fracture involves a bone break that has not penetrated the skin. So, if there is no evidence of a breach of the skin in the encounter notes, you likely have a closed fracture claim on your hands. On the other hand, an [...]