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Can a compound fracture leave you disabled if you don't go for rehab?
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Depends: The first issue with a compound or open fracture is preventing an infection with debridement and antibiotics. Disability could occur from malalignment, fracture not healing, and/or arthritis. Rehabilitation can help after a fracture but is not always required.
Answered 8/7/2013
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