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A simple fracture, more accurately called a closed fracture, is a fracture that does not involve a break of the skin. A compound fracture, called an open fracture, is a fracture in which bone fragments cause a break in the skin. These fractures require antibiotics and, in most cases, surgical washout and repair to prevent infection.
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∙ 12y agoCompound fractures are more serious than simple fractures, these types of fractures can leave one with little or reduced mobility and large amounts of pain. Compound fractures leave the wound exposed, it is more difficult to heal compared to any other fractures, sometimes unable to heal depending on the injury.
Simple fractures are fractures of the bone only, without any damage to the surrounding tissues or the breaking of the skin.
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Is green-stick fracture most serious of all the fractures?
No, far from it. A compound, or open fracture, is usually considered to be the "worst" type.
What are the most common sports to see a compound fracture in?
Football
Who does a Compound Fracture affect the most?
people who are very careless of coarse
What are signs of a compound fracture?
Pain (and a sense of weakness in the affected area) is the most significant sign of fracture.
The most common and serious complication of a significant head injury is?
concussion
What is Wayne Gretzky's most serious injury?
Yes
What fracture is the most simplest type?
an out of place bone like it is cracked sorta and the easiest to fracture is your wrist
What are some symptoms and criteria for a head injury?
There are many symptoms and criteria for a head injury. You can get some serious damage to the brain. Brain injuries are the most common injury to the head.
Can girls die from football injuries?
It depends on how serious the injury is. if the girl gets a really bad head injury it is possible she could get a concussion or maybe die but it has to be really serious. or if they just fall and cut their knee its still an injury but she wont die. again they will only most likely only die if it is really, really serious
What part of a long bone is most likely to develop fracture?
There is no particular part of a bone that is prone to breaking. It's more a matter of the type of injury.
What is the most serious heat-related injury?
Heat Stroke is the most serious heat-related injury. The symptoms are....Warm, dry skinhigh fever, usually over 104° F (or 40° C)Rapid heart rateLoss of appetiteNauseaVomitingHeadacheFatigueConfusionAgitationLethargyStuporSeizures, coma, and death are possibleSourcehopkinsmedicine.org
What is the most serious heat related injury?
Heat Stroke is the most serious heat-related injury. The symptoms are....Warm, dry skinhigh fever, usually over 104° F (or 40° C)Rapid heart rateLoss of appetiteNauseaVomitingHeadacheFatigueConfusionAgitationLethargyStuporSeizures, coma, and death are possibleSourcehopkinsmedicine.org
