Presentation
FOOSH.
Patient Data
Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Greenstick fracture - radial shaft
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Frontal

There is a greenstick fracture of the distal diaphysis of the right radius with 19 degrees of ventral angulation of the distal fracture fragment. Normal bone density. No elbow joint effusion. Radial head is enlocated.
Case Discussion
Greenstick fractures are a type of incomplete fracture. They tend to have quicker healing than complete fracture.