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Dec 27, 2021 · Buckle fractures (also called impacted fractures) are a type of broken bone. They’re very common in children under 12, and can almost always be treated with a splint. Your child will not need surgery. Buckle fractures take around a month to heal.
May 31, 2023 · A buckle fracture is an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone "buckles" or bends on itself; it does not affect the other side of the bone. This type of fracture can occur throughout childhood but is most common between the ages of 7 and 12 years old.
A buckle fracture is sometimes referred to as an “incomplete fracture,” because the break is only on one side of the long bone of the arm or leg. This injury is also called a “torus...
Jul 22, 2022 · Buckle fractures are a type of bone injury that happen in children. They're incomplete fractures — the bone is not broken all the way through. These fractures result from sudden force or pressure...
Mar 12, 2024 · A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint. Key points. A buckle fracture of the distal radius is a partial break of the bone and is the most common fracture in children.
This fact sheet provides information on what to do once your child has been treated in hospital for a buckle injury. If you think your child has a fracture and you are looking for first aid advice, see our fact sheet Fractures (broken bones).