Which method of reducing a fracture carries the highest potential for surgical site infection?

a. percutaneous pinning of simple fracture
b. external fixator application for Colles' fracture
c. closed with cast application for greenstick fracture
d. open reduction, internal fixation for compound comminuted fracture


d

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