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In fracture repair, what is the step called in which the broken bone ends are exposed surgically and joined with screws and wires drilled into the bone?

Correct answer D. Open reduction

Explanation

Open reduction means surgically exposing the fracture to realign the fragments directly, after which plates, screws or wires hold them in place while the bone heals.

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