How long does it take for a Salter-Harris type 1 fracture to heal?
Healing usually takes about 4-6 weeks, at which time it will be safe for your child to return to sports and activities. It is very rare for a Salter-Harris I fracture to cause problems with the growth of the distal fibula (less than 1% of fractures).
What is a Salter-Harris 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.
Do you need a cast for a Salter-Harris fracture?
Your child’s injury may need to be put in a cast or splint if a Salter-Harris fracture is known or suspected. This will help prevent more injury to the growth plate and surrounding bone. If the bone is not displaced (moved out of place), your child may get a cast to secure the bone as it heals.
Why is it called Salter-Harris fracture?
It is a common injury found in children, occurring in 15% of childhood long bone fractures. This type of fracture and its classification system is named for Robert B. Salter and William H. Harris who created and published this classification system in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in 1963.
How long does it take for a distal fibular fracture to heal?
Distal Fibula Stress Fracture – with follow up
| Healing: | This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to heal. |
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| Pain and Swelling: | The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help. Pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months. Take pain killers as prescribed. |
How serious is a growth plate fracture?
Most growth plate fractures heal with no complications. But the following factors can increase the risk of crooked, accelerated or stunted bone growth. Severity of the injury. If the growth plate has been shifted, shattered or crushed, the risk of limb deformity is greater.
How long does a fractured ankle growth plate take to heal?
Growth plate fractures in the ankle that occur at the end of the fibula, commonly associated with a typical ankle sprain, may not present on an X-ray. These often require about four to six weeks of recovery.
How is Salter-Harris Type 1 diagnosed?
Diagnosis. Salter-Harris fractures are diagnosed through x-rays and an examination. If your child is in a lot of pain, the doctor may also decide to get a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to look at the injury after looking at x-rays.