A closed fracture may also be referred to as a simple fracture. An open fracture is also called a compound fracture.
Compound fracture is a medical term meaning a bone fracture with a break in the nearby skin.
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.
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Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
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.
A compound fracture is another term for a headline fracture. It refers to a bone fracture where the broken bone pierces the skin, leading to an open wound.
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
What's a fracture with an open wound
A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.
directly to the fracture