Buckle fracture of the tibia

Case contributed by Anson Chan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Observed to be not mobilizing as usual with the right leg giving way.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Undisplaced buckle fracture of the right proximal tibia

Case Discussion

Plain radiograph findings of a buckle fracture of the proximal tibia in a pediatric patient.

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