What causes comminuted fractures?

What causes comminuted fractures?

Comminuted fractures are caused by trauma. Some of the most common causes are car accidents and falls from a great height, like off a ladder or roof.

Any impact to your bones can cause a comminuted fracture. However, slips, falls and other common causes of broken bones aren’t usually strong enough damage to your bones enough to cause a comminuted fracture.