Injured Child Flashcards
1
Q
Management of buckle fracture?
A
Splint for 3wks
Pretty limited treatment
->warn that any activity may lead to further injury
2
Q
What is meant by a greenstick fracture?
A
Bone that doesn’t crack all the way through
->because bone in children is more bendy
3
Q
Which classification is used to assess growth plate injuries?
A
Salter-Harris classification
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