Salter-Harris fracture type IV

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Falling

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
Gender: Male

Fracture line extends through the tibial metaphysis, growth plate and physis with involvement of the articular surface.

Case Discussion

Salter-Harris fracture type IV of the distal tibia.

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