The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 18

A 6-year-old child falls onto his right arm. An x-ray demonstrates a buckle in the cortices of the distal radius, proximal to the growth plate, without angulation. What is the term used to describe this fracture? Salter-Harris Type III Salter-Harris Type IV Salter-Harris Type V torus greenstick Answer: D Torus fracture Torus or buckle fracture is most common in a child. This is proximal to the epiphyseal plate and so is not a Salter-Harris issue. Greenstick fracture is also common in children in long bones and is a fracture which "bends" the bone without fracturing it. Know Your NCCPA Content Blueprint Fractures of the forearm, wrist, and hand are covered in theNCCPA Content Blueprint Musculoskeletal System (10%) Learn more about torus fractures, study the lesson flashcards and view ReelDx video cases at Smarty PANCE Disorders of the forearm, wrist, and hand 13-year old with severe pain in left mid forearm after falling awkwardly on an outstretched left arm, unable to move left arm without significant pain (watch video) Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 18 A 6 year-old child falls onto his right arm. An x-ray demonstrates a buckle in the cortices of the distal radius, proximal to the growth plate, without angulation. What is the term used to describe this fracture? A Salter-Harris Type III B Salter Harris Type IV C Salter Harris Type V D torus E greenstick Answer: D, torus Question 18 Explanation: Torus or buckle fracture is most common in a child. This is proximal to the epiphyseal plate and so is not a Salter-Harris issue. Greenstick fracture is also common in children in long bones and is a fracture which "bends" the bone without fracturing it. Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here.