What are signs of a compound fracture?
Signs of a compound fracture include:
- Bone protruding through the skin
- Severe pain around the fracture
- Swelling, bruising, and deformity of the affected area
- Numbness or tingling in the affected area
- Difficulty moving the injured limb
- Open wound near the fracture
- Visible bone fragments or tissue near the wound
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