Is comminuted fracture serious?

Comminuted fractures are very serious.

Due to the large number and dispersion of fracture fragments, reduction and fixation procedures are complex and often require more delicate surgical techniques and special fixation devices to ensure good alignment of the fracture ends to promote healing. In addition, comminuted fractures generally take longer to heal than simple fractures, and there is a higher risk of nonunion or delayed union, which may lead to long-term dysfunction. Complications such as infection and vascular nerve injury are easy to occur during illness. Infection may lead to serious problems such as osteomyelitis, affecting treatment effect and prognosis; vascular nerve injury may cause permanent loss of limb sensory and motor function.