Presentation
16 years old boy who presented to emergency department post fall from the bike. On examination swelling overlying ulnar aspect of the hand.
Patient Data
Age: 16
Gender: Male
From the case:
Salter-Harris type III fracture
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Displaced fracture of little finger proximal phalanx epiphysis representing type III fracture as per Salter - Harris classification of physeal fractures.
Case Discussion
Salter- Harris type III fracture is not commonly seen.
It involves fracture through growth plate and down through the epiphysis.