Paediatric Fractures Flashcards
What is the Salter-Harris classification system?
Classifies paediatric fractures involving the growth plate
Salter-Harris Grade I?
Fracture through physis - x-ray often normal
Salter-Harris Grade II?
Fracture through physis and metaphysis
Salter-Harris Grade III?
Fracture through physis and epiphysis to include joint
Salter-Harris Grade IV?
Fracture involving physis, metaphysis and epiphysis
Salter-Harris Grade V?
Crush injury involving physis (x-ray may resemble I and appear normal)
What is a complete paediatric fracture?
Both sides of cortex are breached
What is a Toddlers fracture?
Oblique tibial fracture in infants
What is a plastic deformity?
Stress on bone resulting in deformity without cortical disruption
What is a greenstick fracture?
Unilateral cortical breach only
What is a buckle fracture?
Incomplete cortical disruption
Results in periosteal haematoma only
What is another term for a buckle fracture?
Torus fracture
