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.
A: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Common side effects of clindamycin include changes in bowel habits, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, joint pain, rash, and itching. Clindamycin can also cause a more serious side effect called pseudomembranous colitis, which is an infection of the large intestine that can range in severity from mild to life-threatening.