Presentation
Trauma patient at the wrist during soccer match.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Salter-Harris type I
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Transverse fracture through the growth plate or "physis" of the distal radius, with dorsal offset and dorsal angulation of the displaced epiphysis.
Case Discussion
The sliding statistically fracture occurs in about 5-7 % of cases of physeal fractures. It is characterized by involvement through the growth plate, with no obvious bone involvement. Usually, it has a good prognosis.