Your 101 Guide to Comminuted Fractures

A broken bone is a common injury, but there are different degrees of severity. A comminuted fracture describes a particularly serious break where the bone shatters into three or more pieces. This type of fracture is often caused by significant force and can lead to complications if not treated properly. Such fractures require surgical treatment and involve the use of different types of Orthopedic implants plates, screws, and other implants & instruments.