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Compound fracture
/kˈɒmpaʊnd fɹˈaktʃə/
/kˈɑːmpaʊnd fɹˈæktʃɚ/
Compound fracture
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fractura compuesta
a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin
Ejemplo
The hiker needed immediate medical attention for the compound fracture in his arm.
The accident resulted in a compound fracture where the bone broke through the skin.
A compound fracture requires surgery to clean and properly set the broken bone.
Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of a compound fracture.
She winced in pain as the paramedics treated the compound fracture on her leg.