A closed fracture occurs when the bone exits and is visible through the skin or when a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.

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A closed fracture, also known as a simple fracture, does not result in bone protruding through the skin. In a closed fracture, the bone is broken but the skin remains intact. A fracture where the bone exits and is visible through the skin is called an open fracture, also known as a compound fracture.

A Closed Fracture Occurs When the Bone Exits and Is