What term describes a fracture in which the skin at the injury site remains intact?

• A. Closed Fracture
• B. Open Fracture
• C. Closed Soft Tissue Injuries
• D. Command Presence

Answer: (A)

When a fracture occurs and the skin over the injury remains unbroken, that fracture is described as closed. The skin is not penetrated, so the bone is not exposed, which generally lowers the risk of infection. Management typically focuses on immobilization to promote healing and careful assessment for any internal damage, along with imaging to confirm alignment. In contrast, if the skin is broken and bone and tissue may be exposed, the injury is an open fracture, which carries a higher infection risk and usually requires more urgent surgical care. The other options either describe a skin-broken injury, a term that isn’t used for fractures, or are unrelated to fractures.