Musculoskeletal Imaging

Buckling fracture

also called a torus fracture, results when an injury is not sufficient to cause complete discontinuity of bone, but buckling of the cortex does occur (Fig.1). This type of fracture is commonly seen in metaphyses. On occasion a buckling fracture is seen in association with a greenstick fracture, which results in a lesion termed a lead pipe fracture.

DR/RB

To view high resolution images,
please register first.

Click  here to register.

Already registered? Enter your e-mail in the window below.
Re-register

Fig.1

Lateral (a) and oblique (b) radiographs of the wrist demonstrate buckling of the posterior cortex of the metaphysis of the distal radius, as well as adjacent soft tissue swelling.
Buckling fracture, Fig.1 (a)
Buckling fracture, Fig.1 (b)