Presentation
History of fall on out stretch hand
Patient Data
Age: Child
Gender: Male
From the case:
Torus fracture - radius
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A radiolucent line is appreciated along distal radial metaphysis with buckling of cortex. Lateral veiw show bowing of the dorsal cortex of distal radius with focal angulation. Mild buckling of distal ulnar cortex as well. Mild soft tissue swelling.
Case Discussion
Torus fractures, also known as buckle fractures, are incomplete fractures of the shaft of a long bone that is characterized by bulging of the cortex.
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