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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.

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When a bone is splintered or crushed this is known as?

When a bone is splintered or crushed, it is known as a comminuted fracture. This type of fracture results in the bone breaking into multiple fragments. Treatment typically involves surgery to realign and stabilize the bone fragments.


Which Which is a fracture in the bone is crushed into several pieces?

Comminuted fracture


What type of fracture bone pieces pressed together?

A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed or pressed together, often resulting in loss of height in the bone. This type of fracture is commonly seen in osteoporotic bones. Treatment involves stabilizing the bone and managing pain.


What is a splintered or crushed bone also called?

comminuted fracture


What is a break in the bone without penetration of the skin surface over the fracture site?

Closed fracture. If the bone is crushed or broken in multiple pieces, a comminuted fracture.


What fracture in which the bone is crushed common in the vertebral column?

A compression fracture is common in the vertebral column, where the bone is crushed or collapsed due to excessive force or trauma. This type of fracture often occurs in individuals with osteoporosis or from high-energy accidents like falls from a height or car accidents. Treatment may involve pain management, bracing, and sometimes surgery to restore stability.


What type of fracture is associated with a weakness in a bone?

Pathological fracture


A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is?

a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?


What type of fracture has bone protruding throughskin?

A compound fracture is when a bone protrudes through the skin.


What type of fracture if the bone broken cleanly?

Simple Fracture.


What type of fracture is a bone protruding from the lower arm?

When a bone fracture protrudes through the skin it is classified as an open fracture. With an open fracture there is a risk of deep bone infection.


What type of fracture has the bone protruding from the?

A compound or open fracture, where the bone is visible sticking out of the skin