compound fracture
noun
: a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude : open fracture compare simple fracture
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The signal-caller suffered a spiral and compound fracture to his tibia and fibula in his right leg after JJ Watt and Kareem Jackson convened in a sack.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 May 2025
Sustaining two compound fractures in both of her legs and pinned inside the vehicle, Cassell could do little more than yell for help, which couldn't be heard by motorists, as Cassell and her vehicle were too far down from the road.
—Ron Wilkins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
But his injuries included a traumatic brain injury, compound fractures to both his legs and injuries to his arms, shoulder, pelvis and face.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
McCarthy suffered a losing season in his first year with the team, in part, due to Dak Prescott missing most of the season with a compound fracture in his ankle and a faulty defense that allowed the fifth most points per game in the NFL.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 May 2025
Sustaining two compound fractures in both of her legs and pinned inside the vehicle, Cassell could do little more than yell for help, which couldn't be heard by motorists, as Cassell and her vehicle were too far down from the road.
—Ron Wilkins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
But his injuries included a traumatic brain injury, compound fractures to both his legs and injuries to his arms, shoulder, pelvis and face.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
McCarthy suffered a losing season in his first year with the team, in part, due to Dak Prescott missing most of the season with a compound fracture in his ankle and a faulty defense that allowed the fifth most points per game in the NFL.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Compound fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compound%20fracture. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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