Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was transported to a local hospital for surgery after suffering a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle during Sunday’s game against the ...

Each type requires different treatment approaches: Closed fractures maintain skin integrity, while open (or compound) fractures break through the skin, creating significant infection risk and ...

Other NFL examples include WR Tyler Lockett who in December 2016 had a compound tib/fib fracture which means the skin was lacerated by the bone. He was able to return for the start of next season.

for now. The 7-foot-1, 235-pound Handlogten suffered a compound fracture to his lower leg in UF's SEC Tournament finals loss to Auburn last March. The initial plan was for Handlogten to redshirt ...

We believe it should not be employed primarily in compound fractures. It is better to allow healing of the soft tissues and later, within a few days, to insert the nail. It can be used in femoral ...