Undisplaced fracture

Synonyms
Nicht dislozierte Fraktur

An undisplaced fracture is defined as a fracture in which the fracture fragments are not displaced relative to one another.

Clinical relevance

If the fracture line across the calvaria overlies a Dural venous sinus, this may increase the risk of post-traumatic Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis[^1].

Treatment

Undisplaced skull fractures rarely require surgical intervention and are generally treated conservatively.

Imaging

Nondisplaced calvarial fracture on CT.
Visualization of a nondisplaced calvarial fracture on a head CT scan after traumatic brain injury.

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