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A Salter–Harris fracture is a fracture that involves the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) of a bone, specifically the zone of provisional calcification. [ 2] It is thus a form of child bone fracture. It is a common injury found in children, occurring in 15% of childhood long bone fractures. [ 3] This type of fracture and its classification ...
Overuse injuries of the Musculoskeletal System, page 331. Informa Health Care, 2004. ISBN 978-0-8493-1428-5. Salter–Harris fracture: R.B. Salter, W.R. Harris [5] fractures involving a growth plate: various: Salter–Harris fractures at Medscape: Segond fracture: Paul Segond: lateral tibial plateau avulsion fracture with anterior cruciate ...
Distal radius fracture. A Colles fracture as seen on X-ray: It is a type of distal radius fracture. A distal radius fracture, also known as wrist fracture, is a break of the part of the radius bone which is close to the wrist. [ 1] Symptoms include pain, bruising, and rapid-onset swelling. [ 1] The ulna bone may also be broken.
Frequency. ~15% lifetime risk [ 3] A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. [ 2] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. [ 2] Complications may include damage to the median nerve.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall has five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand, and the All-Star guard's playing status has not been determined. Wall was hurt in Game 1 of Washington's ...
Thurstan Holland sign. The Thurstan Holland sign [1] or fragment, also known as the shiny corner sign, [2] is the small metaphyseal triangular portion of bone carried with the physis in type II and IV Salter–Harris fractures. The sign was named after the Liverpool pioneer in radiology, Charles Thurstan Holland (1863–1941). [3]
Golden State guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriors' 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons and will have surgery next week. The Warriors made the announcement ...
A broken finger or finger fracture is a common type of bone fracture, affecting a finger. [ 1] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, deformity and reduced ability to move the finger. [ 2] Although most finger fractures are easy to treat, failing to deal with a fracture appropriately may result in long-term pain and disability.