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.
Anna R Thorner, MD. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of anaerobic, streptococcal, and staphylococcal infections. Its major disadvantage is its propensity to cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including Clostridium difficile colitis.