Orthopedic Surgeon in Hinjewadi – Dr. Mayur Purandare
Bones in children are softer and periosteum is thicker. so most of fractures in children are incomplete fractures, they are Greenstick fractures or torus fractures.
Greenstick Fractures
These involve bend on one side and fracture on another side of bone. It resembles bending of newly grown branch of a tree.
Torus Fractures
They are fracture in metaphyseal area of bone. usually develops due to longitudibal force e.g. Fall on outstretched hand.
Common Fractures in Children
Distal Radius Fracture: It is most common fracture in children.
Supracondylar Humerus fracture: It usually develops due to fall on outstretched hand