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-A fracture in which the fractured end penetrates the skin

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An open fracture, also known as a compound fracture, is characterized by a break in the bone where the fractured ends penetrate through the skin, creating an open wound. This type of fracture poses a higher risk of infection due to the exposure of the bone and internal tissues to the external environment.

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