What is a Salter-Harris type 1 fracture?

A Salter-Harris type I fracture refers to a fracture line that runs straight across the growth plate, involving the cartilage without affecting the bone. Type I may cause the epiphysis, or the rounded end of the bone, to separate from the rest of the bone.

What are the 5 types of Salter-Harris fractures?

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• Salter I (Slipped) This is when the fracture line extends through the physis or within the growth plate.
• Salter II (Above) These are when the fracture extends through both the physis and metaphysis.
• Salter III (Lower)
• Salter IV (Through/Transverse)
• Salter V (Rammed/Ruined)

Which types of fractures are associated with the Salter-Harris classifications?

Conveniently the Salter-Harris types can be remembered by the mnemonic SALTR.

• type I. slipped. 5-7%
• type II. above. ~75% (by far the most common)
• type III. lower. 7-10%
• type IV. through or transverse or together. intra-articular.
• type V. ruined or rammed. uncommon <1%

What’s a Salter-Harris fracture?

A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture in the growth plate of a child’s bone. A growth plate is a layer of growing tissue close to the ends of a child’s bone. It’s very important to get this condition diagnosed since it can affect a child’s growth.

How long does it take for a Salter-Harris type 1 fracture to heal?

Recovery timeline Usually, these fractures heal in four to six weeks. The length of time the injury remains immobilized in a cast or sling depends on the particular injury. Your child may need crutches to get around, if the injured limb shouldn’t be weight-bearing while it’s healing.

How do you treat a Salter-Harris fracture?

How is a Salter-Harris fracture treated?

1. Prescription pain medicine may be given.
2. A cast or splint may be used to help prevent movement in the injured area until more treatment is done.
3. Surgery may be needed to repair certain types of Salter-Harris fractures.

Do you stop growing if you break your growth plate?

If the growth plate is damaged by a fracture or another injury, the bone may stop growing. This serious problem is called a growth arrest.

What is a Salter-Harris fracture type 3?

Salter-Harris type III fractures are an uncommon, intraarticular fracture physeal fractures that occur in children. The fracture line is often obliquely oriented through the epiphysis to the physis where it will take a horizontal orientation extending to the edge of the physis.

How do you know if you’ve damaged your growth plates?

Signs and symptoms of a growth plate fracture may include:

• Pain and tenderness, particularly in response to pressure on the growth plate.
• Inability to move the affected area or to put weight or pressure on the limb.
• Warmth and swelling at the end of a bone, near a joint.