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Buckle fractures (also called impacted fractures) are a type of broken bone. They’re very common in children under 12, and can almost always be treated with a splint. Your child will not need surgery. Buckle fractures take around a month to heal.
Distal Radius Fractures are the most common site of pediatric forearm fractures and generally occur as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended. Diagnosis is made with radiographs of the wrist.
A buckle fracture near the wrist is common when a child falls onto their outstretched hand. But fractures of the forearm bones near the elbow and a fracture of the arm bone (supracondylar...
What are Buckle (Torus) Fractures? Buckle fractures are injuries that occur to either the radius, ulna or both usually due to a fall in young children. Buckle fractures are NOT what most people think of when they think of a fracture or broken bone. The fracture does not go through the entire bone.
A buckle fracture in the wrist is a small area of compressed bone. Your child should wear a removable backslab (partial cast) or splint for three weeks. A sling may help reduce discomfort.
What is a buckle fracture of the distal radius? The radius and ulna are the two long bones of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist. A buckle fracture can often happen in children because their bones are softer than the bones of an older adolescent or adult.
A buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone "buckles" or bends on itself; it does not affect the other side of the bone. This type of fracture can occur throughout childhood but is most common between the ages of 7 and 12 years old.
Your child will have an X-ray that shows a distal buckle (torus) fracture (break). They will be given a Velcro ® wrist brace (Picture 1). The Velcro wrist brace is the final treatment for your child’s fracture. They do not need to follow-up with an orthopedic provider.
A buckle fracture of the distal radius is a partial break of the bone and is the most common fracture in children. Almost all children recover very well within four weeks with the aid of a removable splint for pain control and protection.
Narrative: Wrist fractures involving the distal radius are the most common fractures in children. 1 A buckle (i.e., torus) fracture in children usually occurs at the distal metaphysis...