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Compound fracture
/kˈɒmpaʊnd fɹˈaktʃə/
/kˈɑːmpaʊnd fɹˈæktʃɚ/Compound fracture
01
a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin
Example
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.
She winced in pain as the paramedics treated the compound fracture on her leg.
Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of a compound fracture.
