Best Practice Case Studies-Buckle Fractures

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The video simplifies bone fracture classifications, discussing types like plastic deformation, buckle (torus) fractures, greenstick fractures, and complete fractures. It highlights how subtle some fractures are and how they may be hard to detect, such as growth plate (Salter-Harris) fractures and avulsion fractures. The video suggests using wrist splints instead of casts for buckle fractures, noting that they are equally effective, provide better function, and are cost-efficient. The explanation also emphasizes looking for subtle clues, such as ulnar styloid fractures, to suspect accompanying subtle fractures in children.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 08

Topic Elbow and Forearm

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2nd Edition, CASE 08

2nd Edition

Elbow and Forearm

bone fracture classifications

buckle fractures

Salter-Harris fractures

wrist splints

ulnar styloid fractures