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Comminuted vs Segmental Fracture
Comminuted
Comminuted fracture comprises 3 or more fragments of bone (like shards of bone).
Think of high-impact trauma, such as a car accident, shattering the bone.
Segmental
Segmental fracture produces a segment of bone shaft is separated from the proximal and distal fracture lines.
Comminuted X Ray: Comminuted Phalange Fracture
Segmental X Ray: Segmental Femur Fracture