Presentation
Pain and swelling of distal forearm
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Torus fracture
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There is buckling of the distal radial meta-diaphysis on dorsal aspect. Volar cortex is intact.
Case Discussion
Torus fractures, also known as buckle fractures, are incomplete fractures of the shaft of a long bone that is characterized by bulging of the cortex. They result from trabecular compression from an axial loading force along the long axis of the bone. They are usually seen in children, frequently involving the distal radial metaphysis.