Make sure to review the Salter-Harris classification system used to classify growth plate fractures.
Here is a good pnemonic: S -Straight through physis A -Above; through growth plate into metaphysis L - Lower; through growth plate into epiphysis TE - Through Entire ; epiphysis and physis exiting through metaphysis R - compRession
Salter-Harris 2 of the distal radius:
ReplyDeleteMake sure to review the Salter-Harris classification system used to classify growth plate fractures.
Here is a good pnemonic:
S -Straight through physis
A -Above; through growth plate into metaphysis
L - Lower; through growth plate into epiphysis
TE - Through Entire ; epiphysis and physis exiting through metaphysis
R - compRession