Comminuted Fractures
en español: Fracturas conminutas
Reviewed by: Richard W. Kruse, DO
and
Susan M. Dubowy, PA-C
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.
Reviewed by: Richard W. Kruse, DO
and
Susan M. Dubowy, PA-C
Date reviewed: June 2018