An open fracture is when the bone breaks through the skin (however some people also call this a compound fracture) so if you say either it is correct.
When a broken bone projects through the skin, the injury is called a compound fracture.
A compound fracture, the worst kind.
When a fracture breaks the skin, it is a compound fracture or open fracture. Because the skin is broken, there is a possibility of infection.
Open....It's called an OPEN FRACTURE.
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
A simple fracture. A compound fracture is when the bone pierces the skin.
A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.
Its referred to as a compound fracture or open fracture. See the related link for more information.
Compound fracture is a medical term meaning a bone fracture with a break in the nearby skin.
Compound Fracture
A closed fracture may also be referred to as a simple fracture. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture.
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.