Greenstick fracture

Background

• Cortical disruption and periosteal tearing on convex side of bone only
• More stable / less painful than complete fx

Treatment

• Need for reduction is determined by angulation, location, and age of child

Traditionally these fractures have been treated by immobilisation in plaster for a period of around 3 to 6 weeks. However fractures not requiring manipulation have a universally good outcome regardless of treatment and more recent research shows higher levels of patient satisfaction with a Futura type splint

See Also

Torus Fracture

Source

Tintinalli