Torus fracture

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall onto ground when playing.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A circumferential buckle fracture is seen involving distal radial metaphysics, as well as ulnar metaphysis.

Case Discussion

A torus fracture; also called buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture which is usually seen in children.

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