case scenario based upon the skeletal system: Michael, age 12, had a horrible ATV accident on his grandpa's farm.the four wheels flipped over on top of his leg,creating a compound fracture of his left femur.the fracture was located at the site of his growth plate.what is a compound fracture and what is the growth plate?is there a possibility that Michael will not walk properly ever again? if so why ? please explain the complications that may arise from a compound fracture and from the disruption of his growth plate.
case scenario based upon the skeletal system: Michael, age 12, had a horrible ATV accident on his grandpa's farm.the four wheels flipped over on top of his leg,creating a compound fracture of his left femur.the fracture was located at the site of his growth plate.what is a compound fracture and what is the growth plate?is there a possibility that Michael will not walk properly ever again? if so why ? please explain the complications that may arise from a compound fracture and from the disruption of his growth plate.
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case scenario based upon the skeletal system: Michael, age 12, had a horrible ATV accident on his grandpa's farm.the four wheels flipped over on top of his leg,creating a compound fracture of his left femur.the fracture was located at the site of his growth plate.what is a compound fracture and what is the growth plate?is there a possibility that Michael will not walk properly ever again? if so why ? please explain the complications that may arise from a compound fracture and from the disruption of his growth plate.
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