Salter-Harris fracture - type II

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma to the right ankle.

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Fracture through the posterior aspect of the tibial metaphysis, extending to the growth plate. Normal appearance of the ankle joint.

Case Discussion

Radiographic feature of Salter-Harris fracture type II which is by far the most common type (~75%) with good prognosis.

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