Pediatric Greenstick Fracture

Etiology: Unique to young children usually less than 10 years old due to high water content of bones
Imaging Radiograph:
— Incomplete nondisplaced fracture through one cortical surface with angulation
— Commonly mid-diaphyseal
— Affects forearm and lower leg
DDX: Torus fracture
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Radiology Cases of Greenstick Fracture

Radiograph of greenstick fracture — AP (right) and lateral (left) radiographs of the forearm show incomplete fractures of the ulnar and radial diaphyses with a moderate amount of angulation.

Radiograph of greenstick fracture — AP and lateral radiographs of the forearm show a partial fracture with mild angulation through the distal ulna.

Radiograph of greenstick fracture — AP (above) and lateral (below) radiographs of the forearm show incomplete nondisplaced fractures through the diaphysis of the radius and the ulna.

Radiograph of greenstick fracture of radius — AP (left) and lateral (right) radiographs of the forearm show a faint jagged lucency affecting one cortical surface at the diaphysis of the radius with mild angulation of the fracture fragments.