Presentation
History of a fall injury.
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
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Buckling of the distal metaphysis of the radius is noted. The volar cortex is intact. No dislocation. The distance between the fracture and physis is > 1 cm. Cassette artifact is seen adjacent to the third metacarpal bone.
Case Discussion
Torus fracture, also known as Buckling fracture is an incomplete fracture seen in the pediatric age group.