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==Source==
==Source==
Tintinalli
*Tintinalli
*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.


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Revision as of 21:11, 4 January 2015

Background

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

Diagnosis

  • Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness
  • Visible deformity is unusual

Treatment

  • Splint in position of function

Disposition

  • Ortho f/u w/in 1wk

See Also

Greenstick Fracture

Source

  • Tintinalli
  • 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.