The angled buckle fracture in pediatrics: A frequently missed fracture

J. Alberto Hernandez, Leonard E. Swischuk, David A. Yngve, Kelly D. Carmichael

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

22 Scopus citations

Abstract

Buckle (torus) fractures in childhood are very common, and most assume a typical configuration wherein the trabeculae across the fracture line are compressed and the corresponding cortex bulges outward (unilateral or bilateral). In other cases the fracture merely shows cortical angulation along one side of the bone and classical buckling is not present. These latter fractures frequently are subtle and easily overlooked. However, if one knows what they look like and where they are likely to occur, one is able to detect them with greater frequency and confidence. The purpose of this communication is to bring attention to this fracture, describe the mechanism by which it occurs, and indicate its most common sites.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)71-75
Number of pages5
JournalEmergency Radiology
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2003

Keywords

  • Buckle
  • Children
  • Fracture
  • Torus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The angled buckle fracture in pediatrics: A frequently missed fracture'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this