torus fractureBuckle or torus fractures in the distal forearm are characterized by a bulging of the cortical bone. They are a frequent reason for consultation in pediatric emergencies. The treatment and follow-up of this type of fractures varies from soft immobilizations to a plaster cast. The ...
A Torus fracture, also known as a buckle fracture is the most common fracture in children. It is a common occurrence following a fall, as the wrist absorbs most of the impact and compresses the bony cortex on one side and remains intact on the other, creating a bulging effect. Is a bu...
Scaphoid (navicular) fractures of the wrist in children: attention to the impacted buckle fracture. One out of 14 of the patients with a buckle fracture was female. None developed complicating aseptic necrosis. The fractures were most clearly visualized ... AJ Hernandez,LE Swischuk,GJ Bathurst,...
Distal radial buckle fractures are injuries to the radius that often ensue in children after falling on an outstretched hand. A variety of different treatment methods exist, as these types of fractures are stable and rarely l...
Hernandez JA, Swichuk EL, Bathurst JG, Hendrick PE. Scaphoid (navicular) fractures of the wrist in children: attention to the impacted buckle fracture. Emerg Radiol 2002; 9(6): 305-8. [PMID: 15290539]; [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-002-0244-5]....