Presentation
Fall on outstretched left arm.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Torus fracture
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There is buckling of the distal metaphyseal region of radius on the dorsal aspect.
Case Discussion
Torus or buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture of the shaft of a long bone that is characterized by bulging of the cortex; usually seen in children, frequently involving the distal radial metaphysis.