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What is a comminuted fracture?

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  1. Baptist Health South Florida
     
    Baptist Health South Florida answered:

    A comminuted fracture occurs when a bone is broken, shattering it into several parts. A comminuted fracture can vary in severity, depending on which bone is affected and the amount of damage that has occurred. Comminuted fractures are often the result of high-impact injuries or osteoporosis. Surgery is often necessary to treat the break.

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