compound fracture

Plural

compound fractures

a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

The accident resulted in a compound fracture where the bone broke through the skin.
The hiker needed immediate medical attention for the compound fracture in his arm.
She winced in pain as the paramedics treated the compound fracture on her leg.
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.

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