Compound Vs Complete Fracture
Often called a closed fracture a simple fracture is a fracture in which the injured bone cracks or breaks but does not pierce the skin.
Compound vs complete fracture. A closed fracture is also called a simple fracture. They are open wounds so a victim of a compound fracture is susceptible to infections in the deep tissues of the affected area. A bone fracture abbreviated frx or fx f x or is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone in more severe cases the bone may be broken into several pieces. Compound fractures are more serious than simple fractures.
A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones such as osteoporosis. Compound fractures are emergencies requiring immediate medical attention. Most compound fractures require surgical intervention during treatment where the doctors will repair the fracture in the bone. A simple fracture on the other hand may only need a splint or cast to heal.
Fractures can be classified as closed or open as well as incomplete or complete.