Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Buckle fracture
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There is buckling of distal metaphyseal region of radius on dorsal aspect. Volar cortex is intact. No dislocation.
Case Discussion
Torus or buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture of the shaft of a long bone that is characterized by bulging of the cortex; usually seen in children, frequently involving the distal radial metaphysis.