Torus fracture
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Torus fracture is an incomplete fracture of the shaft of a long bone that is characterized by buckling or bulging of the cortex. Usually seen in children, frequently in the distal radius diaphysis or metaphysis. Result from a longitudinal force being applied down the long axis of a bone Term is derived from the architectural word torus used to describe the convex projecting molding used at the base of a column .
Example of a distal radial torus fracture.
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Plain x-ray: Torus fracture
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Plain x-ray: Torus fracture
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- G J Irwin. Fractures in children. Imaging 16: 140-152.
- Patrick Lee, Tim B. Hunter, and Mihra Taljanovic. Musculoskeletal Colloquialisms: How Did We Come Up with These Names? RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1009-1027.