spiral fracture one in which the bone has been twisted and the fracture line resembles a spiral. See illustration. spontaneous fracture pathologic fracture. sprain fracture the separation of a tendon from its insertion, taking with it a piece of bone. stellate fracture one with a central point of injury, from which radiate numerous fissures.
USES: 1  Clindamycin is used for treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria. 2  Examples of infections that are treated with clindamycin include: Serious respiratory tract infections (for example, empyema, pneumonitis, and lung abscess) Serious skin and soft tissue infections.
Clindamycin is also an effective treatment for bacterial vaginosis but is more expensive and is associated with diarrhea and, infrequently, colitis. In nonpregnant women, topical clindamycin 2 percent vaginal cream or metronidazole vaginal gel have rates of cure similar to those for oral treatment.