Comminuted fracture

A comminuted fracture also known as multi-fragmentary fractures it is a fracture in which the bone
involved in the fracture is broken into several pieces. At least three separate pieces of bone must be present
for a fracture to be classified as comminuted. This type of fracture can be challenging to treat due to the
complexity of the break, and it can be especially complicated if the fracture is open, meaning that the bone
is protruding outside the skin. Open fractures are at a very high risk of infection and they typically take
longer to heal.