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its simply called an open fracture when the bone has broke the skin and is sticking out.

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What is meant by a complete fracture?

Fractures are termed complete if the break is completely through the bone and described as incomplete or "greenstick" if the fracture occurs partly across a bone shaft


What is a fracture that does not break through the skin it is also called a close fracture?

simple fracture


What is a break in a bone?

A fracture, abbreviated fx. There is many different types of fractures. A comminuted fracture breaks completely off and is shattered in many areas. greenstick fracture is a half break. Compound is broken off rigidly. A impacted fracture is broken completely off but it is a clean break. Colles fracture occurs in the wrist. These are to name only a few common ones.


A bone break that pierces or ruptures through the skin is a?

An open fracture.


What is a simple fracture and a compound 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.


What are the three types of fracture?

The three main types of fracture are: Closed fracture: the bone breaks but does not break through the skin. Open fracture: the bone breaks and protrudes through the skin. Hairline fracture: a small crack in the bone that may be difficult to detect initially.


A bone break that pierces or ruptures through the skin is called a?

compound fracture


A break in the bone is called?

Complete break in the continuity of bone or crack in bone can be termed as fracture. There are various types and pattern of fractures.It may be;ClosedopensplintereddispacedPatterns of fracture include;transversespiralobliquegreenstickcompressionA break or a crack in the bone is called a fracture.It is called a fracture. When your bone cracks or dents, its called a fracture. When it completely breaks in half, its called a break.


Is a break and a fracture the same thing?

A break and a fracture are exactly the same the same thing. The word "fracture" is just a medical term for a break.


What moves can break through protect?

Shadow force has a 100% pierce, so it will allways break through protect. Additionally when it is raining tunder has a 25% pierce rate, and when it is hailing blizzard has a 25% pierce rate Feint also has a 100% pierce rate, however if the opponent doesn't use protect or detect, it does nothing.


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


Difference between a green stick fracture and a simple fracture?

A simple fracture - results in a 'clean' break across the bone. A green-stick fracture is an incomplete break.