Salterharris type iii and type iv combined fracture of the. Conveniently the salterharris types can be remembered by the mnemonic saltr type i. Long term disability and growth problems are common with this type of fracture because of the disurption of both the metaphysis and epiphysis. Salterharris type iii and type iv combined fracture of. Conveniently the salter harris types can be remembered by the mnemonic saltr. Aug 28, 2019 salterharris type ii proximal humerus injuries. Among them, salterharris sh type ii is the most common, making up about half of growth plate fractures, whereas types iv and v are rare, accounting for only a few percent 2. A salterharris fracture is a fracture that involves the epiphyseal plate or growth plate of a bone, specifically the zone of provisional calcification. Salterharris classification radiology reference article. Salter harris fractures of the femur, types iii and iv. Salterharris type i fractures describe a fracture that is completely contained within the physis.
This salter harris fracture extends through both the metaphysis and the epiphysis. Longterm complications like growth disturbance, with subsequent development of leg length discrepancy andor angular deformities, are well reported to be seen in these certain types of injuries 3. Salter harris v fractures are managed nonoperatively, as the initial diagnosis is usually a nondisplaced salter harris i unless abnormal physeal findings are noted and suspicion arises. They can also occur gradually as a result of repetitive stress on the bone, which may occur when a. The growth plate, or physis, is the translucent, cartilaginous disc separating the epiphysis from the metaphysis and is responsible for longitudinal growth of long bones. Oct 23, 2017 a salterharris fracture is an injury to the growth plate area of a childs bone. Walmsley, in diagnosis and management of lameness in the horse second edition, 2011.
The system most widely used to classified this kind of injuries was the one developed by salter and harris sh. Salter and harris type ii fracture of the distal radius. Management followup with orthopedics or sports medicine prompt followup within days for all suspected growth plate injuries urgent followup for all suspected grade salterharris fractures repeat xray in days indications for nonremovable splint if any doubt, splinting is safest approach splint all salter. Among them, salter harris sh type ii is the most common, making up about half of growth plate fractures, whereas types iv and v are rare, accounting for only a few percent 2. Examples include thigh bones, forearm bones, and finger bones. Type iii and iv salter harris fractures of the femur tend to occur in older foals and usually result from a fall with the limb in adduction or from an external trauma. A salterharris fracture is an injury to the growth plate area of a childs bone. Conveniently the salter harris types can be remembered by the mnemonic saltr type i. That makes this fracture characterized as intraarticular because it ends separating the articular surface.
A salterharris fracture is a break in your childs bone that goes through a growth plate. This fracture ext4ends through both the physis and the metaphysis, above the physis. Salterharris fracture an overview sciencedirect topics. The growth plate is a soft area of cartilage at the ends of long bones. Most common salter fracture constitutes 85% of factures. Salterharris type i fracture radiology reference article.
This type of fracture and its classification system is. This is due to the inherent instability of this fracture pattern, the intraarticular nature of the fracture, and the risk. As all intraarticular fractures, salter harris iii requires anatomic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our institutions treatment approach to assess ppc and complication rates of fractures treated both surgically and nonsurgica. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our institutions treatment approach to assess ppc and complication rates of fractures treated both surgically and nonsurgically. Salterharris type i fractures had the lowest incidence of growth disturbance 36%, whereas salterharris type iv fractures had the highest rate of growth disturbance at 64%. Salterharris fracture of distal radius get xrays of both hips including frog sleg view addition to standard views.
Salterharris distal femur and proximal tibia fractures. From limited reports, type ii fractures, which are not discussed in this. This type of fracture and its classification system is named for robert b. It can be similar to type 1, but has more metaphyseal involvement demographics. Premature physeal closure ppc is a common complication resulting from the management of a displaced salterharris ii sh ii fracture of the distal tibia. In reality, the majority of fractures that involve the physis have at least a small fragment of metaphysis associated with them and are therefore type ii injuries. May, 2012 salter harris type ii fractures are the most common fracture type of the distal femoral physis 3, 6. Salter harris type i fractures describe a fracture that is completely contained within the physis. Feb 03, 2020 a salter harris fracture is a break in your childs bone that goes through a growth plate. Jan 25, 2020 salterharris type ii proximal humerus injuries.
A salter harris fracture or growth plate fracture 1 is a fracture that involves the epiphyseal plate or growth plate of a bone. They can also occur gradually as a result of repetitive stress on the bone, which may occur when a child overtrains in a sports activity. Salter harris type iii fracture is characterized by the fact that the fracture passes through the physis and exits through the epiphysis. The key difference between the childs bone and that of an adult is the presence of a physis. Growth plate fractures are often caused by a single event, such as a fall or car accident. In reality, the majority of fractures that involve the physis have at least a small fragment of metaphysis associated with them and are. Management followup with orthopedics or sports medicine prompt followup within days for all suspected growth plate injuries urgent followup for all suspected grade salter harris fractures repeat xray in days indications for nonremovable splint if any doubt, splinting is safest approach splint all salter. When your child is finished growing, the growth plates will harden and become. Jul 15, 2019 salterharris type ii proximal humerus injuries. Pediatric fractures salter harris classification i. Surgical intervention is common in order to realign the bones correctly. It is a common injury found in children, occurring in 15% of childhood long bone fractures.
Physeal injuries are very common in children, making up 1530% of all bony injuries. We explain the types, treatments, and recovery times for this injury. The salterharris classification was proposed by salter and harris in 1963 1 and at the time of writing june 2016 remains the most widely used system for describing physeal fractures classification. The described treatment for these fractures is largely the treatment of the ultimate growth arrest as a result of the injury as opposed to the fracture itself. Aug 19, 2019 salterharris type ii proximal humerus injuries. In our case, it was a salterharris type iii and type iv combination, and there was a high complication risk due to the existence of displacement, and relatives of the.
Apos o crescimento completo do osso essa classificacao nao sera mais utilizada. The salter harris classification was proposed by salter and harris in 1963 1 and at the time of writing june 2016 remains the most widely used system for describing physeal fractures. A salter harris fracture is a fracture that involves the epiphyseal plate or growth plate of a bone, specifically the zone of provisional calcification. The majority of salterharris iii fractures need reduction and fixation due to intraarticular nature of this fracture see fig. Growth plates are tissue that forms new bone on the ends of certain bones to make them longer as your child grows.
1330 1497 1353 65 1297 860 57 663 1365 1371 404 1065 75 1490 897 569 1124 1538 1547 319 1061 1432 912 1114 774 497 805 1540 371 1178 1317 840 1067 442 205 1096 1218 1402 1353 47 300 406 238