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Buckle fractures (also called impacted fractures) are a type of broken bone. They’re very common in children under 12, and can almost always be treated with a splint. Your child will not need surgery. Buckle fractures take around a month to heal. Pediatric Fracture Treatment.
A buckle fracture near the wrist is common when a child falls onto their outstretched hand. But fractures of the forearm bones near the elbow and a fracture of the arm bone (supracondylar...
Distal Radius Fractures are the most common site of pediatric forearm fractures and generally occur as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended. Diagnosis is made with radiographs of the wrist.
Buckle fractures occur almost exclusively in long bones of children, although they can also occur in flat bones - particularly rib fractures. The distal radius is among the most commonly broken bones during childhood.
What are Buckle (Torus) Fractures? Buckle fractures are injuries that occur to either the radius, ulna or both usually due to a fall in young children. Buckle fractures are NOT what most people think of when they think of a fracture or broken bone. The fracture does not go through the entire bone.
A buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone "buckles" or bends on itself; it does not affect the other side of the bone. This type of fracture can occur throughout childhood but is most common between the ages of 7 and 12 years old.
A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint. Key points. A buckle fracture of the distal radius is a partial break of the bone and is the most common fracture in children.
A buckle fracture in the wrist is a small area of compressed bone. Your child should wear a removable backslab (partial cast) or splint for three weeks. A sling may help reduce discomfort.
Your child will have an X-ray that shows a distal buckle (torus) fracture (break). They will be given a Velcro ® wrist brace (Picture 1). The Velcro wrist brace is the final treatment for your child’s fracture. They do not need to follow-up with an orthopedic provider.
What is a buckle fracture of the distal radius? The radius and ulna are the two long bones of the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist. A buckle fracture can often happen in children because their bones are softer than the bones of an older adolescent or adult.