A fracture which has no communication between the broken bone and the outside environment through the overlying skin, compound fracture.
Alternate term for simple fracture, a kind of fracture in which two bone pieces are not displaced.
A break in which the bone does not penetrate the overlying skin.
A fracture in which the broken bone does not push through the skin’s surface.
Within the realm of orthopedics, a particular category of fracture, commonly referred to as a closed fracture or a simple fracture, emerges as a distinct entity. In this type of fracture, the integrity of the bone is compromised, yet the broken ends do not protrude through the overlying skin. This demarcation sets closed fractures apart from their open counterparts, where the fractured bone breaches the protective barrier of the skin. The absence of skin penetration in closed fractures offers certain advantages in terms of reduced risk of infection and complications associated with open wounds. However, despite the absence of external evidence, closed fractures necessitate careful evaluation and appropriate management to facilitate proper healing and restoration of the affected bone.