A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.

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An open (compound) fracture is characterized by a break in the bone where the bone ends are exposed through the skin, as described by the scenario of a bone sticking out after an accident.

A Young Woman Is in a Car Accident