directly to the fracture
Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
Open....It's called an OPEN FRACTURE.
When a fracture is associated with a laceration or cut in the area of the fracture, it is called an open fracture
Compound fracture is a medical term meaning a bone fracture with a break in the nearby skin.
What's a fracture with an open wound
A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.
The medical term for a fracture where the tissues of the body are torn and the bone is exposed to open air is an open or compound fracture. This type of fracture can lead to an increased risk of infection due to exposure of the bone and surrounding tissues. Immediate medical attention is necessary for proper treatment to prevent complications.
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.
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.
No, an open procedure does not necessarily mean that a fracture was an open fracture. An open procedure only means that the fracture pieces could not be adequately stabilized for optimal healing without surgical intervention.No, somrtimes a closed fracture is best treated by surgical or open means. Installing screws or rods or plates may be necessary even though the bone never broke through the skin.
A compound fracture, the worst kind.
A closed fracture may also be referred to as a simple fracture. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture.