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

“Amputation considered. Large deep wound in right ankle. Compound fracture of both tibia and fibula. All extension tendons destroyed. Evacuate.”

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles 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

Three-time Daytona champion Denny Hamlin missed four races in 2013 after suffering a compound fracture in his back during a crash with Joey Logano.

From Seattle Times