Torus fracture

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on outstretched arm.

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Buckle fractures are seen at the distal metaphysis of the right radius and ulna.

Case Discussion

Torus (buckle) fractures are incomplete fractures occur due to axial loading on long bones.

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