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Its referred to as a compound fracture or open fracture. See the related link for more information.

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What is the Difference between a break and a fracture in a human bone?

Definition: A fracture is a broken bone. A broken bone is a fracture. While many people believe that a fracture is a "hairline break," or a certain type of broken bone, this is not true. A fracture and a broken bone are the same thing! Both of these words mean that the normal bone architecture has been disrupted. This does not imply a certain type of treatment, but in general, bones heal best when immobilized. Medical personnel describe fractures in the following ways:* A complete fracture is when the bone has broken into two pieces.* A greenstick fracture is when the bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through.* A single fracture is when the bone is broken in one place.* A comminuted fracture is when the bone is broken into more than two pieces or crushed.* A bowing fracture, which only happens in kids, is when the bone bends but doesn't break.* An open fracture is when the bone is sticking through theskin.


A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is?

a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?


What you call where bone partially broken?

A bone that is partially broken is typically referred to as a "hairline fracture" or a "stress fracture." These are small cracks in the bone that do not completely break it into two separate pieces. Treatment usually involves rest and immobilization to allow the bone to heal.


Bone fracture that doesn't break the skin?

A bone fracture that does not break the skin is called a closed fracture. In this type of fracture, the bone is broken but the skin remains intact, which helps to reduce the risk of infection. Treatment usually involves immobilizing the bone with a cast or brace to allow it to heal properly.


If you actually see the bone in a broken arm it is considered what type of fracture?

If you can see the bone in a broken arm, it is typically classified as an open or compound fracture. This means that the bone has pierced through the skin, increasing the risk of infection and typically requiring immediate medical attention.

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What is the proper name for a broken bone?

A fracture for a broken bone. If the bone is broken badly enough to stick out through the skin it is called a compound fracture.


What type of fractrue has bone protruding from the skin?

Open fracture - a broken bone protudes through the skin or an external wound leads to a broken bone


Is a compound fracture a fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments?

depends on the point of impact and the speeed but no it does not always result in a compound fracture


What happens in a compound fracture?

A compound fracture is when a bone is broken in more than one place. Depending on how bad the fracture or the bone that is broken rods or pins are inserted to help the bone heal straight and plates and screws may also be used for this as well.


What is the Difference between a break and a fracture in a human bone?

Definition: A fracture is a broken bone. A broken bone is a fracture. While many people believe that a fracture is a "hairline break," or a certain type of broken bone, this is not true. A fracture and a broken bone are the same thing! Both of these words mean that the normal bone architecture has been disrupted. This does not imply a certain type of treatment, but in general, bones heal best when immobilized. Medical personnel describe fractures in the following ways:* A complete fracture is when the bone has broken into two pieces.* A greenstick fracture is when the bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through.* A single fracture is when the bone is broken in one place.* A comminuted fracture is when the bone is broken into more than two pieces or crushed.* A bowing fracture, which only happens in kids, is when the bone bends but doesn't break.* An open fracture is when the bone is sticking through theskin.


Difference between a closed fracture and a compound fracture?

A closed fracture is when the skin is still intact. A compound fracture is when the broken bone is sticking through the skin.


What is a fracture of the bone?

A broken bone is a bone that has suffered stress. Such stress could lead to several types of fractures.


A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is?

a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?


What is the general term meaning a broken bone?

A broken bone is a fracture.


What do you call it when the bone breaks out of the skin Compound fracture or Open Fracture?

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.


Can broken bone cut a muscle that is attached to the bone?

Most certainly. In severe breaks the broken bone can protrude through the muscle and skin, this is called a compound fracture.


What is the name for a broken bone?

Fracture