Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Child falls while learning to walk and develops a non displaced
spiral tibial fracture.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Non displaced spiral fracture, usually of the tibia, whose fracture
line may be hard to see on plain film. AP or internally rotated views
are best for visualization. If the plain films are unremarkable a
bone scan may be helpful in making the diagnosis.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
See related Provider Topics Bones, Joints and Muscles, Fractures or Injuries and Wounds.
See related Patient Topics Bones, Joints and Muscles, Fractures or Injuries and Wounds.
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