Torus fracture

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Background

  • Compressive force leads to bulging of the periosteum/cortex
  • Also known as buckle fx

Diagnosis

  • Soft tissue swelling and point tenderness
  • Visible deformity is unusual

Treatment

  • Splint in position of function

Disposition

  • Ortho f/u w/in 1wk
    • Simple torus fx of distal radius needs splinting, not necessarily ortho f/u

See Also

Greenstick Fracture

Source

Tintinalli

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