Presentation
Young cricketer presented with fall on ground
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Greenstick fracture - proximal humerus
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There is an incomplete fracture seen involving proximal shaft of the right humerus. Mild overlying soft tissue swelling seen. No displacement or angulation of bone seen.
Case Discussion
Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures of long bones and are usually seen in young children, more commonly less than 10 years of age. They are commonly mid-diaphyseal, affecting the forearm and lower leg. They are distinct from torus fractures
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