Pediatric Distal Pediatric Distal Radial Fractures Radial Fractures Andrew Grabowski 1/21/00 GCOH
Feb 19, 2016
TorusTorus
May present with only minimal swelling or hematoma
Treatment consists of a cast or splint from 2-4 weeks
Mostly for protection and comfort
GreenstickGreenstick
Volar apex majority of the time
Two types of greenstick fractures
Compression versus tension
Tension involves more force
GreenstickGreenstick
More noticeable deformity/swelling as compared to torus
Typically immobilized in pronation for an apex volar fracture
Questions of angulation, completion
BayonetBayonet
Complete loss of end-to-end appositionBoth the dorsal and volar cortexes failed,
resulting in a disruption of both corticesMost bayonet fractures are dorsal
BayonetBayonet
Obvious deformity fracture compared to torus and greenstick
Classic “silver-fork” deformity
Questions of acceptable angulation