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paediatric fractures Flashcards

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what is a buckle fracture?

A

compressive force fracture, bone bows
usually just needs velcro splint or cast

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what is a greenstick fracture?

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force to 1 side of bone causes break on only 1 cortex, the other side just bends

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what is a plastic deformation?

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bone bends but there is no cortical break

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what is the most common salter-harris fracture?

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type 2

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