Greenstick fracture
Greenstick Fracture[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Greenstick fractures are a type of bone fracture commonly seen in children. This fracture occurs in young, soft bones where the bone bends and breaks only on one side, resembling the way a green stick breaks when bent.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Nature of the Fracture[edit | edit source]
- Unlike complete fractures, a Greenstick fracture involves a partial break in the bone.
- One side of the bone bends, while the other side fractures.
Age Group Affected[edit | edit source]
- Predominantly affects children, whose bones are softer and more flexible compared to adults.
Causes[edit | edit source]
- Typically caused by falls or impacts in sports and physical activities.
- The flexibility of children's bones makes them more susceptible to this type of fracture.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Pain and swelling at the site of the fracture.
- Visible deformity may be present in the affected limb.
- Difficulty in using the affected limb.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
- Physical examination by a healthcare provider.
- X-rays are commonly used to confirm the presence and extent of the fracture.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Immediate Care[edit | edit source]
- Includes immobilization of the affected limb.
- Application of ice to reduce swelling.
Medical Intervention[edit | edit source]
- Treatment often involves casting or splinting the affected limb.
- In some cases, manipulation of the bone may be required to correct the bend.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
- Generally, children recover well from Greenstick fractures with appropriate treatment.
- Full healing typically occurs within weeks to months.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
- Ensuring safe play environments and using protective gear during sports.
- Educating children on safe physical activity practices.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
| Greenstick fracture Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Kondreddy Naveen
