Question

Compound fracture is characterised by
A. Breaking and cracking of bone at different places.
B. Breaking bone into more than two fragments.
C. Appearance of a number of cracks in the same bone.
D. Protrusion of broken end of bone.

Answer 1

Hint: Fracture is a broken or cracked bone mainly caused by terrible force due to accidents. it is caused due to direct or indirect impact, collision, falls, accidents etc. in different sports. It is a type of bone injury. There is severe pain , swelling , numbness , tenderness and bruising at the site of fracture . The affected parts are painful.

Complete answer:
Compound or open fracture: In this fracture there is Cut over the skin by the sharp edges of broken bone or by external objects along with broken bones. Generally, the broken bone comes out through the skin by tearing it.
Now let us match this definition by given options:-
Breaking and cracking of bone at different places:- this condition occurs in comminuted fractures. In compound fracture protrusion occurs but here no protrusion occurs. Hence, this option is not correct.
Breaking bone into more than two fragments :- This condition also occurs in comminuted fractures. As there is no protrusion out of skin it is not compound fracture.
Appearance of a number of cracks in the same bone :- when so many cracks appear in the same bone this condition is also called a comminuted fracture. Hence this option is not correct.
Protrusion of broken end of bone :- due to the sharp cut over the skin the broken bone through the skin by tearing it. So protrusion occurs in comminuted fractures. So this option is correct.

Our required answer is d that is Protrusion of broken end of bone.

Note: The mobility of damaged fragments of bone should be prevented by using splints, slings and bandage. Try to locate the fracture by touching very gently. Careful and comfortable transportation of the injured should be planned to the hospital to seek medical treatment.