Is an avulsion fx an open fx?

Answer 1

an open fx is how it sounds. Typically it involves a complete fx of a bone with an associated skin injury(i.e. laceration, skin avulsion, etc...) that the bone fragment is exposed to the external environment. This is a surgical emergency because the risk of infection to the bone is extremely high. An avulsion fx is one in which a portion of the bone is pulled off due to a sudden tearing force by the ligament or muscle. These are typically seen in a younger adolescent populus that is involved in competitive sports with a high incidence in sprinters, soccer players, and tennis players. an open fx is how it sounds. Typically it involves a complete fx of a bone with an associated skin injury(i.e. laceration, skin avulsion, etc...) that the bone fragment is exposed to the external environment. This is a surgical emergency because the risk of infection to the bone is extremely high. An avulsion fx is one in which a portion of the bone is pulled off due to a sudden tearing force by the ligament or muscle. These are typically seen in a younger adolescent populus that is involved in competitive sports with a high incidence in sprinters, soccer players, and tennis players.