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.
As a type of antibiotic, clindamycin is available in several different forms and is approved for a variety of different uses. Oral or injectable forms of clindamycin are prescribed to treat the following infections: 1  Serious respiratory tract infections. 2  Serious skin infections. 3  Serious soft tissue infections. 4  Abdominal (stomach) infections or abscesses. 5  Female pelvic infections. 6  Bone, joint, or bloodstream infections (injectable form only).