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Closed LSimpleM Fracture





















            • Definition: A fracture where the bone is broken, but the skin remains intact.
            • Mechanism of Injur y: Often c aused by low-energy trauma, such as a fall or direct blow.





















                                Open LCompound) Fracture






















            • Definition: A fracture where the broken bone penetrates the skin, cre ating an open wound.
            • Mechanism of Injur y: Typic ally c aused by high-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or gunshot
            wounds.
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