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a splintered or crushed bone is called a compression fracture.

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When a bone is splintered or crushed, it is known as a comminuted fracture. This type of fracture results in the bone breaking into multiple fragments. Treatment typically involves surgery to realign and stabilize the bone fragments.

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comminuted fracture

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