A person has a fracture.The bone has come through the skin.The person has:
A) A closed fracture
B) A simple fracture
C) A compound fracture
D) A hip fracture

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A compound fracture is also known as an open fracture, where the broken bone protrudes through the skin. This is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention. A closed fracture (A) is when the bone is broken but the skin is not disrupted. A simple fracture (B) is a term used interchangeably with closed fracture. A hip fracture (D) is a specific type of fracture that occurs in the hipbone.

A Person Has a Fracture