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History of fall.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Greenstick fracture with callus formation
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incomplete fracture of the mid-shaft of tibia
callus formation noted on its postero-lateral aspect
Case Discussion
Greenstick fracture with callus formation
incomplete fracture ie. fracture line does not extend through entire width of bone
cortical breach is noted on one side only
in children the bones are more pliable hence they are prone to such fractures
If the bending bone is angulated slightly beyond it's limit of bending, there is complete failure of the convex cortex (the side of maximal tension) and only bending on the compression side
Greenstick fractures tend to be mid-shaft injuries and may result from direct perpendicular trauma
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