compound fracture
1 of 1noun/ˈkɑmpaʊnd ˈfrækʧər/
Forms:compound fractures
1
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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