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Why Doctors Won’t Confess How Devastating This Spiral Fracture Really Is When a patient suffers a spiral fracture—often caused by a twisting injury such as a fall or sudden impact—the severity of the injury is often underestimated, both by the public and sometimes by healthcare providers themselves. While commonly viewed as a “just a broken leg” or a “minor injury,” spiral fractures can be far more devastating than many realize. Yet, doctors often hesitate to fully disclose their long-term consequences, leaving patients and families unprepared for recovery challenges. ### What Is a Spiral Fracture, Anyway? A spiral fracture occurs when the bone breaks in a helical, or spiral, pattern—typically due to a torsional force rather than direct blunt trauma. Commonly affecting long bones like the femur, tibia, or humerus, these fractures are especially common in children, athletes, and individuals with weakened bones from osteoporosis or prior trauma.