Salter Harris fracture.. Make it easy to remember!!

What is the Salter-Harris fracture?

Ermmm..

Salter-Harris fracture is the fracture which occur on the growth plate of the long bone.

Where is growth plate? Let's revise again.

 

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We can see the basic anatomical of the bone which we can recognize where is the growth plate.

Growth plates are found in the long bones of the body—the bones that are longer than they are wide. Examples of long bones include the femur (thighbone), the radius and ulna in the forearm, as well as the metacarpal bones in the hands.

So, there are some classification of growth plate fracture..

Type I Salter-Harris Fractures

These fractures break through the bone at the growth plate, separating the bone end from the bone shaft and completely disrupting the growth plate.

Type II Salter-Harris Fractures

These fractures break through part of the bone at the growth plate and crack through the bone shaft, as well. This is the most common type of growth plate fracture.

Type III Salter-Harris Fractures

These fractures cross through a portion of the growth plate and break off a piece of the bone end. This type of fracture is more common in older children.

Type IV Salter-Harris Fractures

These fractures break through the bone shaft, the growth plate, and the end of the bone.

Type V Salter-Harris Fractures

These fractures occur due to a crushing injury to the growth plate from a compression force. They are rare fractures.

It would be very difficult and hard to remember right?

Ermmm.. there are some formulas to remember easily.

Let remember this picture.

 

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Okay, did you can remember in 3-4 minutes?

Did you can answer immediately if the surgeon asked you to explain what is the type III Salter Harris Fracture ?

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