Skull fractures can be warning signs of brain injury. Here’s what causes them, how they're diagnosed, and the latest ...

also called a compound fracture, is one where there is a break in the skin or an open wound near the fracture. In a closed fracture, the bone will not penetrate the skin. Some skull fractures can ...

A skull fracture is any break in the cranial bone (skull). Most heal without intervention, but if there’s brain damage or surgery was needed, recovery can take weeks or months. There are many ...

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Fractures can be open or closed. If your skin breaks open from the wound, doctors call it an open or compound fracture. If your skin doesn’t break, you have a closed or simple fracture.