Comminuted fracture is characterized by bone breaking into more than two fragments, which is mainly due to high-impact situations, such as car accidents, firearms or serious falls.
The treatment for this type of fracture is done through surgery, in which the fragments are removed or repositioned according to the severity of the fracture. In some cases, the orthopedist may recommend placing metal plates to prevent displacement of the fragments and speed up the regeneration process.
Comminuted Fracture Treatment
The treatment for comminuted fracture varies according to the injury site and the number of fragments. Most of the times, it is recommended by the orthopedist to perform surgery to remove the smaller fragments and fix the fractured segments, favoring recovery and preventing the bone fragments from moving to other parts of the body and leading to complications, such as hemorrhage or organ damage, for example.
Understand how fracture treatment is done.
How is recovery
Recovery varies according to the type of injury and the patient's general condition. In the case of a comminuted fracture in the jaw, for example, either due to car accidents or with firearms, recovery involves conducting speech therapy sessions, so that the person can articulate the jaw correctly and speak naturally, in addition to physiotherapy, to also favor jaw movement.
Physiotherapy is essential for recovery after surgeries for comminuted fractures, as it allows the affected region to be stimulated, restoring the mobility of the affected region, promoting strength gain and thus preventing loss of movement or atrophy, for example. Learn how to recover from a fracture faster.
