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Comminuted Fractures
What Is a Comminuted Fracture?A comminuted (kah-muh-NOOT-ed) fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone is broken into more than two pieces. How Do Comminuted Fractures Happen?It takes a lot of force for someone to get a comminuted fracture. A car accident or serious fall, for instance, can cause this type of break. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Comminuted Fracture?Someone with a comminuted fracture will have signs of a severe broken bone like: - severe pain
- swelling
- bruising
- deformity (the part of the body could look crooked or different than it did before the injury)
How Is a Comminuted Fracture Diagnosed?Doctors order X-rays if they think a bone is broken. If the fracture is comminuted the X-rays will show the broken bone in more than two pieces. How Are Comminuted Fractures Treated?Someone with a comminuted fracture will probably need surgery. Then, they'll need to wear a splint or cast for a while to keep the bone from moving while it heals.
Date reviewed: January 2024
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