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Classifying Open Fractures PatientPlus

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Description: Synonym: compound fracture
An open fracture can be defined as a broken bone that is in communication through the skin with the environment. The amount of communication can vary from a small puncture wound in the skin to a large avulsion of soft tissue that leaves the bone exposed.

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Added: Thu May 28 2009