A complex bone fracture characterized by breaks in several places in the same area, crushed and/or splintered.
A fracture where the bone is broken in several places.
A fracture in which the bone is broken into more than two pieces. A crushing force is usually responsible and there is often extensive injury to surrounding soft tissues.
A fracture in which the bone is broken or splintered into pieces.
A fracture characterized by multiple breaks in a bone, resulting in the formation of numerous fragments.
A fracture characterized by the splintering of a bone into multiple fragments is known as a comminuted fracture. This type of injury often occurs as a consequence of a significant force, such as a high-impact collision in a car accident.