A comminuted (say: kah-muh-NOOT-ed) fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone is broken into more than two pieces.
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.
A kid who gets a comminuted fracture probably will need surgery. Then, the kid will need to wear a splint or cast for a while to keep the bone from moving while it heals.
Reviewed by: Richard W. Kruse, DO;Susan M. Dubowy, PA-C
Date Reviewed: 01-06-2018
