Generally ORIF is the prefferred method of TX for a comminuted FX, which is "open reduction internal fixation."
a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?
comminuted fracture
A comminuted fracture is when the femur shatters into at least three pieces. and a compound fracture is when the bone breaks and comes out of the skin.
A comminuted fracture is a fracture in which the bone breaks into multiple separate pieces. In order for a fracture to be comminuted it has to have broken into atleast three separate pieces, just remember this since there are numerous different types of fractures and it can get quite confusing at times.
Comminuted fracture
Well there is the simple description 'Crush Fracture'. One might also refer to it as a comminuted fracture, meaning the bone is broken into two or more pieces, and add the prefix open or closed, denoting whether the bone is visible through a wound.
A commimuted fracture of a bone refers to a bone that has been broken into several pieces. This type of fracture will often require surgery to repair the damage.
When a bone is fractured in such a manner that the bone fragments, it is typically called a comminuted bone fracture.
In a Comminuted fracture, the bone is broken into three or more pieces.
A comminuted compound fracture is a severe injury where the broken bone shatters into multiple pieces and breaks the skin, causing an open wound. It is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention to prevent complications such as infection and potential long-term damage to the bone and surrounding tissues. Treatment typically involves surgery to repair the fracture and close the wound.
Comminuted Fractures are more common in the elderly, because their brittle bones are more like to have the shattering-type effect of the Comminuted fracture.
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