compound fracture

noun

1. a fracture in which the broken bone is exposed through a wound in the skin.

compound fracture

noun

1. a fracture in which the broken bone either pierces the skin or communicates with an open wound

Word History and Origins

Origin of compound fracture¹

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

Twenty-eight years on from the injury which saw him suffer compound fractures to both the tibia and fibula, the scars on Busst's leg are a visible reminder of the awful events of 8 April 1996.

From BBC

Medi-Cal covers those complications just as it would pneumonia or a compound fracture.

From Los Angeles Times

About a furlong past the finish line, she suffered compound fractures of both front ankles while being slowed after the race.

From Washington Times

Lazio said he had a "sprain trauma of the spine" and a "compound fracture" of his right rib but that "conditions are currently good".

From BBC

Samantha died from a compound fracture to the skull and the bodies of all three children were left on railings.

From BBC