Buckle (torus) fractures | buckling under pressure

Torus fractures, often referred to as buckle fractures, are a common type of fracture found in kids under the age of 10. They usually occur in the distal metaphysis, where the bone is most porous, most often after a fall onto outstretched hand (FOOSH). The most common affected bone is the radius. An X-ray can confirm the diagnosis, although sometimes, the buckling of the cortex is quite subtle. 

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(This isn’t individual medical advice, please use your own clinical judgement and local guidelines when caring for your patients)