MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken bone. Most often, this wound is caused by a fragment of bone breaking through the skin at the moment of the injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -What makes a fracture “compound” or “open” is when the broken bone pierces your skin. If you happen to fall from a ladder and land on your arm, breaking it, you’ll know it’s a compound fracture if you can see the bone. “Simple” or “closed” fractures don’t break through your skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compound (or open) fractures are when the bone either punctures the skin or otherwise can be seen outside the body. The most common causes of compound fractures are falls, accidents, overuse, and osteoporosis. All fractures are serious injuries, most especially compound ones that can become infected.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although there are many types of bone fractures, there are four main categories a fracture usually falls under: displaced, non-displaced, open and closed.