Greenstick fractures - radius and ulna

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall on left hand.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female

Left forearm

x-ray

Incomplete diaphyseal fractures of both the radius and ulna, with disruption of the anterior cortex and mild angulation.

Case Discussion

Greenstick fractures are incomplete fractures seen in children less than 10 years old. They tend to involve diaphyseal region with angulation.

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