A compound fracture is also called:
A) A closed fracture
B) A simple fracture
C) An open fracture
D) A hip fracture

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A compound fracture is also known as an open fracture, which means that the bone has broken through the skin and there is an increased risk of infection. A closed fracture (choice A) is a fracture where the bone is broken but the skin is not broken. A simple fracture (choice B) is another name for a closed fracture. A hip fracture (choice D) is a fracture that occurs in the hip bone.

A Compound Fracture Is Also Called