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Torus fracture distal tibia

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Non weight bearing on left limb after direct trauma

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is a torus fracture involving the distal tibia metaphysis. Visualized ankle and knee joints appear normal.

Case Discussion

Torus fractures are commonly seen in pediatric long bones after axial loading force along the axial bone.

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