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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.
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.
A compound fracture can be described as when?
A compound fracture can be described as when the bone is visible sticking out of the skin
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
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 fracture has the bone protruding from the?
A compound or open fracture, where the bone is visible sticking out of the skin
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 type of fracture has bone protruding throughskin?
A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.
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.
What type of fracture is a bone protruding from the lower arm?
When a bone fracture protrudes through the skin it is classified as an open fracture. With an open fracture there is a risk of deep bone infection.
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 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.
