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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
*[[Greenstick Fracture]]
*[[Greenstick fracture]]
*[[Corner fracture]] (Bucket Handle)


==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
[[File:MPX1777 synpic23441.png|thumb|Compression of the cortex and the metadiaphyseal junction consistent with a torus fracture]]
*Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness
*Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness
*Visible deformity is unusual
*Visible deformity is unusual


==Treatment==
==Management==
*"A simple volar slab or velcro wrist splint or "soft cast" was better than a rigid cast for pediatric torus fractures of the forearm." <ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26555307 Management of Pediatric Forearm Torus Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jiang N1, Cao ZH, Ma YF, Lin Z, Yu B.]</ref><ref>[https://journalfeed.org/article-a-day/2017/velcro-wrist-splint-vs-cast-for-torus-fracture JournalFeed Summary Velcro Wrist Splint vs. Cast for Torus Fracture]</ref>
*Splint in position of function
*Splint in position of function


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Ortho follow up within 1 week
*Follow up with pediatrician in 1 week


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Fractures and dislocations (peds)]]
*[[Fractures]]


==References==
==References==
*Geiderman JM, Katz D: General Principles of Orthopedic Injuries, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 7. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2010, (Ch) 46:p 473-474.
*Geiderman JM, Katz D: General Principles of Orthopedic Injuries, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 7. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2010, (Ch) 46:p 473-474.
*Hopkins-Mann C, Ogunnaike-joseph D, Moro-Sutherland D: Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children, in Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, et al (eds): Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, ed 7. New York, The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2011, (Ch) 133
*Hopkins-Mann C, Ogunnaike-joseph D, Moro-Sutherland D: Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children, in Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, et al (eds): Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, ed 7. New York, The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2011, (Ch) 133
 
*Koelink, Eric, et al. “Primary Care Physician Follow-up of Distal Radius Buckle Fractures.” Pediatrics, vol. 137, no. 1, 2015, doi:10.1542/peds.2015-2262.
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[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Latest revision as of 16:29, 5 December 2019

Background

  • Compressive force leads to bulging of the periosteum/cortex
  • Also known as buckle fracture
  • Often occur at the end of long bones

Clinical Features

  • Frequently involves distal radial metaphysis
  • Minimal visual deformity
  • Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness at injury
Torus.JPG

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Compression of the cortex and the metadiaphyseal junction consistent with a torus fracture
  • Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness
  • Visible deformity is unusual

Management

  • "A simple volar slab or velcro wrist splint or "soft cast" was better than a rigid cast for pediatric torus fractures of the forearm." [1][2]
  • Splint in position of function

Disposition

  • Follow up with pediatrician in 1 week

See Also

References

  • Geiderman JM, Katz D: General Principles of Orthopedic Injuries, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 7. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2010, (Ch) 46:p 473-474.
  • Hopkins-Mann C, Ogunnaike-joseph D, Moro-Sutherland D: Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children, in Tintinalli JE, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, et al (eds): Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, ed 7. New York, The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2011, (Ch) 133
  • Koelink, Eric, et al. “Primary Care Physician Follow-up of Distal Radius Buckle Fractures.” Pediatrics, vol. 137, no. 1, 2015, doi:10.1542/peds.2015-2262.