A closed fracture occurs when there is no break in the skin.
A closed fracture is an injury where a bone is broken but the overlying skin is intact.
A closed fracture is a break in the bone where the skin is not broken.
A closed fracture is a break or crack in the bone that does not come through the skin but sometimes causes injury to tissues in the area. A closed fracture can vary in severity, depending on what bone is affected and how large the crack or break is. Because the skin is not opened in a closed fracture, the risk of infection or complications from exposure to the air is lower.
In a closed fracture the skin is not broken. Closed fractures are more common than open fractures.
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