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Definition of Open fracture
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Open fracture: A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a compound fracture.
Note that "comminuted fracture" in which the bone is fragmented is distinguished from a "compound fracture."