a fracture in which bone is broken into a number of pieces
a splintered or fragmented break in the continuity of bone or cartilage
A fracture in which there are two or more bone fragments
A fracture in which a bone is broken into more than two pieces. Often internal or external fixation devices are used to maintain proper alignment of the fragments.
a crushed or shattered bone.
A fracture that is often the result of a combination of external force on the axis and of flexion force from the side. Usually, a fracture has torn away at the crosswise ligament (avulsion fracture) plus one-sided frontal and posterior arch fractures have occurred. Comminuted fractures are the least likely to unite, and therefore, function is affected afterward.
the bone is crushed or has broken into more than two pieces.
A fracture where there are several breaks in a bone creating numerous fragments.