Closed fracture
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 3 Sep 2019
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Bell D, Closed fracture. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-70764
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3 Sep 2019,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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Last revised:
3 Sep 2019,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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Synonyms:
- Closed fractures
Closed fracture (antonyms: compound or open fracture) refers to a fracture or dislocation in which the skin remains intact, i.e. there is no contact between the bone and the external environment.
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