It is called a compound or open fracture.
An open compound fracture.
Open fracture - a broken bone protudes through the skin or an external wound leads to a broken bone
If you assess a casualty and discover that the patient has a bone protruding from his lower arm, the patient has an open fracture, also known as a compound fracture.
A compound or open fracture, where the bone is visible sticking out of the skin
A compound or open fracture is one in which the bone fracture punctures the skin. The exposed bone runs the risk of acquiring a deep bone infection.
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.
Compound Fracture
A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.
Open fracture
The casualty is most likely experiencing an open fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to prevent infection and further injury. In the meantime, the affected arm should be stabilized and the wound covered with a sterile dressing to reduce the risk of complications.
open fracture