Compound fractures

What is the "official" definition of Compound Fracture?

A break in which the bone has penetrated the skin, there must be a place where (air) dirt and bacteria can enter the fracture site, so it can be classified as a compound fracture.

What is the "prevalance" of Compound Fracture in the United States?

About 3.17% of all fractures are known to be compound fractures.

Which classification is Compound Fracture? Additive or Destructive

Additive because most the time they will have inflammation and the injured tissue will swollen, which could cause an increase in technique

What is the "prognosis" of Compound Fracture?

Antibiotics, surgery, stabilization of the skeleton and the greater the contact with debris and bacteria will determine how bad the infection will be. Surgery is recommended within 6 hours of the fracture occurring.

What is the "incidence" of Compound Fracture in the United States?

Approximately 150,000 of 3.5 million fractures will be a compound fracture, so about 4%.

What is the "morbidity rate" of Compound Fracture in the United States?

Depending on the extent of the injury the healing process can take weeks or months to heal.

What is the "mortality rate" of Compound Fracture in the United States?

Depends on how the patient heals from the surgery. The mortality rate is very low at .7%-1% of all cases.

Under which "causative agent" can Compound Fracture be classified?

Exogenous

Radiographically, how is a Compound Fracture portrayed on a general imaging study?

In the image, you will see an obvious break with part of the bone puncturing the skin. This break can be any type including but no limited to: spiral, comminuted.

What is the "etiology" (causes) of Compound Fracture?

Most common from a strong force or direct blow to an area. Can also be caused indirectly by a sharp twisting motion.