Presentation
Trauma, swelling and pain.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
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A fracture is seen at the growth plate of 1st metatarsal, extending to proximal metaphysis, suggesting a Salter-Harris type 2 fracture.
Soft tissue swelling over the 1st metatarsal.
Case Discussion
A typical appearance of Salter-Harris type II fracture which is the most common type (~75%) physeal fractures.