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Distal radius buckle fracture

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall in a football match.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A distal quarter of radius buckle fracture.

Case Discussion

A typical buckle fracture is observed here. This is a common fracture pattern in children due to the pliable nature of the bone. This fracture is in contrast to a greenstick fracture, which is also commonly seen in pediatric patients.

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