Which of the following could create an open, or compound, fracture?
A) when the bone is crushed
B) when the broken bone ends are forced into each other
C) when the broken bone penetrates through the skin
D) when the bone is broken into many fragments
E) when adjacent bones fracture simultaneously

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An open or compound fracture occurs when the broken bone penetrates through the skin, creating an external wound that increases the risk of infection. This can happen due to external trauma or severe twisting forces on the bone. A crushed bone (A), forced into each other (B), breaking into many fragments (D), or adjacent bones fracturing simultaneously (E) can cause a closed fracture, where the bone remains under the skin.

Which of the Following Could Create an Open, or Compound