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Open fracture

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A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin.

Also called a compound fracture.</P> NTER><IMG height=310 alt='Bone Fractures Illustration - Open fracture' src='http://images.medicinenet.com/images/illustrations/typical_fractures.jpg' width=480></CENTER> Note that 'comminuted fracture' in which the bone is fragmented is distinguished from a 'compound fracture.'

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