A Pediatric Radiology Textbook and Pediatric Radiology Digital Library
Pediatric Complete Fracture
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Imaging: (radiograph, CXR, AXR, US, CT, MRI)
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Radiology Cases of Complete Fracture
AP radiograph of the femur shows a transverse lucency through the diaphysis of the femur without any associated periosteal reaction.AP (left) and lateral (right) radiographs of the lower extremity show a mildly displaced complete fracture of the tibial diaphysis and a moderately bowed appearance of the fibula.AP (left) and lateral (right) radiographs of the femur show a complete fracture of the femoral diaphysis whose fracture fragments are significantly displaced.