Buckle Fracture / Greenstick Fracture

[@ETNMom]

So helpful. Happened to my son yesterday. Thanks for making it easy to understand.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Michelle Marsh. So glad we could help! Sometimes half the battle as a parent is battling the unknown. Hope your son has a speedy recovery.

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

So helpful docs! It happened to me when I was a little kid on my wrist it got better so quickly.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes kids are the best Alida. They heal quickly. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@marciaharris6775]

Thank you for such good information. I'd love it if you include some pictures to help us relate better as you explain.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Marcia. Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching. Yes we are working to introduce more pictures and video.

[@209Fightclub]

Thank you. My 2 year old son hurt himself a week ago and the x-rays at the emergency room showed nothing and his primary doctor said to just wait it out but we just weren’t sure about that so we got another x-ray done a week later and sure enough it shows a green stick fracture. Now we are just waiting for the primary doctor to actually diagnose it but we aren’t gonna wait we’re gonna wrap it up for now maybe put a splint/boot on it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds good. At 2 years old they heal so quickly which is amazing. Splinting or boot will help. Usually healed in 3 weeks depending on amount of deformity. See your doctor though. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@layla1939]

got a buckle fracture so thats fun

[@gibigbig]

Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@radhikagurung6178]

Thanks for the information.my 28 months old son got buckle facture yesterday😢.I took him to hospital and they didn't plastered instead gave the one u have mentioned.but iam not sure ...do I need to give him ice for pain relief or let it be as it is .?? Also do I need to elevate his hand as far as possible most of the time?? Ur answer will be much appreciated

[@juanalaidacarapatan8302]

Oh thank u for this. Minutes ago im crying coz my 3year old son's forearm are still bended after 4weeks now, just removed his cast the last day but remains bended and i feel guilty, good thing i found this to make relief. Hoping better for my son soon. Thank u again

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Juana. At that age they have a lot of potential to straighten the bone out over the next 6-12 months. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@juanalaidacarapatan8302]

@@TalkingWithDocs by the way. May i ask? My son's skull is not round seems like circular lump on top, can i still manage to fix it by massaging? his turning 4yearsold this coming june 2021. Thank u for answering and godbless

[@stevenjobs6719]

Hello Dr, I have had a Greenstick Fracture for about 2 week now, have ready to have a cast but I still need to know if surgery is better. I'm 37 years old, I want to ask Surgery or Cast with one is better? I will be looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

[@mom2boys170]

What about a video on radial head/neck fractures? My 5 year old just had the pleasure of suffering a (now confirmed) radial neck fracture from a fall. Of course I googled the heck out of it and there seems to be some major inconsistencies between treatment options. Clarification might help parents while waiting for followup. I overheard the ER doc saying in older patients, they wouldn’t even cast it. Found that interesting.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mom2Boys. We do have a video on that topic coming. Usually in kids it does very well with immobilization and yes in adults it can be just a splint or sling depending on the severity. Each case is a little different. Often some physio afterwards. Hope that helps and thanks for watching as always.

[@mom2boys170]

Talking With Docs yep, he’s got one heck of a cast to go back to school with. Kids are resilient though. FYI I really don’t expect a reply to every comment. You’ll burn out 😄 enjoy the rest of summer guys!

[@pmanju7894]

Hi sir my son fell down and his forearm is seems to bend.. doctor said that it is plastic deformation.. is anything serious

[@seyler2727]

I got a buckle fracture during basketball practice in my 7th rib and I’m 18 hopefully I don’t miss my season

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That should heal. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@EndersLight]

I got a buckle fracture when I was 6 and I. Remember it and I wanted to see what it ment.I got it by falling on my wrist from 5 feet in the air

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi KINGS0LO. Hopefully our video was helpful. Good luck in fortnite.

[@EndersLight]

0wo just woke up thanks

[@belatuba1914]

Cast is not usually required. Splinting and immobilisation is usually enough

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Bela. Not sure where you practice but it really depends on the bone, the location and the degree of buckling. Thanks for watching

[@No-one20244]

I had one too

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi B B. Hope you are on the mend!

[@charlieshumway4046]

nice hats

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Charlie! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@cheneilledyer9798]

I fell down the staircase with my 8month old daughter I bruised my leg but she broke her femur , the doctor said she has a buckle fracture and I'm just praying that she'll be able to walk straight and that there's no bend in her leg !!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Cheneille. Typically patients this age go on to heal without any difficulty or issue. If you have specific questions be sure to ask your physician. And be careful going down the stairs! Thanks for watching.

[@alvincatubig9404]

My 6 year old daughter's forearm is bent after a fall. It has little to no swell I think. Would it be just fine if it will not be treated? Will the bone straighten up on their own? Or should I have it treated by a physician?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alvin. Often the cast can help get it straighter faster. Without casting there is a possibility of permanent deformation of the bone. We would recommend seeing a doctor. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@duketogo204]

My 7 year old lil girl just happened this past Saturday shes doing really good just scared of pain

[@staceylo789]

My 16 month old fell off the couch. He has green stick fractures in his radius and ulna. The doctor said that a cast "would be overkill" does this seem right to you guys? I have a splint for him, which he loves to remove. Any advice is appreciated, I am very concerned

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Stacey. The greenstick in the very young is an injury that heals very quickly. Splints are often enough however we have shared your experience that the splint can come off and sometimes that is the only reason for putting an above elbow cast on - so it can't be taken off! It will typically heal in a couple of weeks as long as he doesn't fall again out of the splint. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@shellycutie9227]

Thanks ! Know I know why you told me to look at the video! I understand know. ( I sub to u )

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Shelly. Thanks for watching the video. Get better!

[@reezyid749]

Thanks now I understand how my wrist is do you have any tips on how to sleep

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Reeazy yt. Sometimes patients have success sleeping on their backs with their wrist across their stomach on a pillow. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@reezyid749]

Thank you it works and I can sleep better now

[@youroriginal533]

I had a green stick fracture at the age of 13 ! Now I am 15 ! My arm has little bent ! How can I cure it ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Legendary Assassin. Over time, when young, our bodies do have the ability to remodel these fractures to a certain extent and straighten the bone. Usually this will take place over the first couple of years. If it is still bent, there is little you can actually do to change the alignment unless it was severe and had significant impact on your function. If that was the case, you could have an osteotomy which is an operation where the bone is broken, straightened and then held straight with a metal plate and screws. Hope that answers the question. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@rebeccamckay2415]

I’m 18 and got a buckle fracture yesterday- around how long would you say it will take to heal? Thanks

[@danthepandances6241]

Rebecca McKay I had a buckle fracture on my wrist. It took 3 months to heal

[@mattferreira6382]

Dan The Pan dances could you do some heavy lifting or sports with that arm after it healed?

[@loganplays7321]

I have a green stick fracture

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok Logan. Be careful and get better. Green stick and buckle fracture often mean the same thing. It just means that the thick skin on your bones prevents them from completely breaking - they kind of bend. Usually they heal well. Good luck

[@loganplays7321]

ok

[@mryuzzy6170]

pov: you have a buckle fracture

[@TalkingWithDocs]

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[@reliablerants]

I have a buckle fracture in my wrist (they called it a radius fracture) I did it by slipping while playing basketball can u explain why that happened? by the way im 14

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Reliable Rants. The buckle fracture happens in younger patients because they have a thick lining - periosteium - on their bones that causes them to bend rather than snap. It happened when you fell because of the way you landed on your wrist. These types of injuries usually do very well. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@babybear6723]

Im 10 the doctor saud i need to keep my cast for 2 weeks n my splint for a while after

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi BabyBear Slays PN. Good luck. And be careful!

[@mr.teapooh6463]

Sir my radius bone (forearm) is bent will my bone comeback to its original position itself..?? Em 17 yrs old..!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mr TeaPooh. So it really depends on the type of fracture, its location, and how much growth you have remaining. Our bodies do have some potential to remodel fractures but this decreases as we become adults.

[@karaemmons8205]

i have a buckle fracture on my 5th metatarsal and I have a boot for 4 weeks :(

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kara. Before you know it, you will be healed! Hang in there. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@sarahtika6711]

Hello sir, I've had a greenstick fracture on my left arm since 2012 when I was in secondary school up till now, it's been giving me a hard putting on T shirts and more, I can't even go to some places that are beneficial all because of this ... I want to know if it can still be corrected thank you Sir

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sara. If it was 10 years ago it would require surgery for sure and possibly have to re-break it to straighten it. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sarahtika6711]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for your response sir

[@sarahtika6711]

@@TalkingWithDocs sorry for the disturbance sir, please do you have the idea on the cost price if I want to fix it sir?

[@sarahtika6711]

@@TalkingWithDocs pls I need answers to this Sir 😣

[@johnhurst5170]

I have a greenstick fracture and my shoulder blade sticks out some. Is that normal?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi John. It would depend on which bone was broken. It is rare to break your shoulder blade but any fracture around the shoulder can make your posture a little different and can therefore make your shoulder blade (or scapula) stick out a bit. Hope that answers your question.

[@briancunningham4208]

I have a buckle fracture

[@bfp_legendelite5848]

Brian Cunningham same

[@AshenPerera]

Me too

[@sawyerknight3416]

Same

[@loverall8676]

It doesn't hurt ? I have this in tibia .. Where u have it ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Brian. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@ronit9422]

I am feeling well after treatment should i remove.day 10

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No. You should follow your doctor's advice RONIT. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@WholeHealer]

Hehe I can one up you guys, I have a buckle fracture on both of my radius. Really sucks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Braxton. Sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching.

[@ogjatt8554]

I got a buckle fracture 4 weeks ago on my wrist The cast is off now...But i still cannot move my Wrist completely...it pains alot

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Blaze. That should improve each day. Often need some Physiotherapy. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@ogjatt8554]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Docs

[@tyriljohn3631]

Doctors I'm sorry for the bother but I twisted my hand twice and my hand felt heavy when i twisted it from left and right and I didn't put a splint or cast on it and after 2 and a half months I'm trying to put the cast will my arm still be crooked or will it still be alright and mi 13 turning 14 will it still be alright pls doctor pls tell me what I should do?????

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It will really depend on where the fracture is but after a couple of months it would be healed. Best of luck

[@tyriljohn3631]

So should I put it in the sling or just let it be

[@bellahardman5575]

Does buckle fracture happen only with children? or it happens with adults too ?? please answer.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Bella. Good question. Buckle fractures only happen in children due to the thickness of their periosteum - which is a thick tissue that surrounds their bones while they grown. In adults the periosteum is much more thin and not as strong. This is why a child's bone can bend sometimes rather than break - similar to a green tree when you try to break it. Hope that clarifies things for you.

[@bellahardman5575]

Thank you so much for answering. Have a nice day.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Bella!

[@anonymoususer5419]

Im 13 and have a buckle fractire

[@dogplayingguitarhero8025]

I got a buckle fracture 9 months ago do you think it is all healthy because I had my cast off

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Smart Poptart. Typically 9 months would be more than enough time to heal a buckle fracture unless there was severe deformity. Best way to know for sure is an examination and an xray. Hope that helps.

[@dogplayingguitarhero8025]

Ya thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome.

[@jefft2524]

I fractured my clavicle two weeks ago. It sounds similar to a greenstick fracture. My bones is angulated and there is now a bump over the fracture site, which I know is common to happen. Should I be able to look at it and see that it's not as angulated as before? Because it doesn't look that different, but I am able to move my arm around better. I am able to take off my sling in a few days

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jeff T. Often the bump will persist but healing will still occur and you will be able to move your arm with less pain. This sounds like a typical course for a clavicle fracture in a younger patient. Good luck!

[@jefft2524]

@@TalkingWithDocs One last thing, there is a bump, not really even visible, right below the bone. Is that normal? Thank you for your reply!

[@Swishygames]

I’m sitting here with a splint on with my buckle fracture

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Swishy. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@jaredberlin2066]

I got a buckle fracture in my wrist about 4 weeks ago

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jared. Well, then you must be almost healed. Good luck. And thanks for watching

[@jaredberlin2066]

Talking With Docs thank u and yea I’m almost healed. I’m getting the cast off in a week

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jared. Very cool. Good luck.

[@jaredberlin2066]

Talking With Docs thanks

[@roshankumaryadav8537]

helo doctor plese tech the theory and practicly

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi roshan. Not sure what exactly you are asking us to talk about. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@ferchogutierrez1022]

Hello sir my son had a greenstick fracture fibula , is heal now but he has curve in his fibula do you think is going to be a problem in the future ,he plays competitive soccer , doctor told me that he doesn't need surgery . But his fibula is about 23° curve now is heal

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Fercho. Depending on his age it has potential to remodel and straighten out. Often it is not an issue. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ferchogutierrez1022]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you he is 12 years old

[@sawyerknight3416]

I got a green stick fracture in my wrist

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi SawyerKnight 07. Sorry to hear that. Hope it heals quickly and that you can get the cast off and enjoy the summer! Thanks for watching.

[@joeschranz4525]

Seems like everyone has a buckle fracture in these comments. I do too lol

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Joe. Buckle fractures are common for sure. Good luck. Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@someperson7]

Sometimes Ortho-Bro uses words I need to lookup

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah it can happen. Sorry. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@someperson7]

@@TalkingWithDocs it's a good thing I now know what a green stick fracture is

[@millieharris2698]

I didn’t get a cast. I got a brace splint thingy which is made of fabric. It hardly helped, I could still move my wrist which was painful. It was supposed to heal in 3 weeks yet mine has not healed yet after almost 5 weeks. It still gets painful but not when I move it just randomly and if I overuse it, it becomes very painful. I would have been much better in a cast and would have probably healed quicker.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Catty 5497. Sometimes wearing a cast will reduce the pain and improve healing. Depending on the type of fracture, a splint or cast can be used. Hopefully it will continue to improve.

[@millieharris2698]

Thanks for your help!

[@anonymoususer5419]

Yeah i got a splint for mine that i did 2 days ago but it still hurts and moves no matter how tight i strap it and its supposed to heal in 3 weeks

[@trudygraham8978]

Please use pictures next time to illustrate, ty

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes sorry Trudy. It was when we first started and didn't really know how to do that. We were learning on the fly

[@considering9035]

my niece 😭😭😭

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck to her! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@tommyedwards3730]

our little angel fell onto a musical desk top toy and sustained a buckle fracture to her distal femur ...however her parent's were accused of a non accidental injury ! as a result our child was eventually forced adopted a legalized practice ???? used in u/k family secret court's without parental consent ! "CONCLUSION " our daughter's non displaced fracture was " MINOR " Her back slab Cast was removed after 92 hour's ....3 day's 20 hour's......our daughter literally state stolen as a result of a accidental fall . FINAL CONCLUSION ! OUR CHILD DID NOT NEED A CAST ! WE COULD HAVE NURSED OUR CHILD WITHOUT TAKING OUR LITTLE ONE TO HOSPITAL .....WE WERE WRONGLY ACCUSED .....SHAME ON TO ALL WHO CONSPIRED THIS TRAVESTY IN ORDER TO SATISFY PROSPECTIVE ADOPTER'S ,,,,,PROCURING AND TRAFFICKING OF ANY CHILD FOR WHAT EVER SPURIOUS REASON'S USED IN U/K FAMILY SECRET COURT'S IS A VERY SERIOUS CRIME / LEGALIZED .... A MESSAGE OF WARNING TO ALL LOVING AND CARING PARENT'S ,,,,,,,PERIOD.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi tommy edwards. That is a horrific story and we are so sorry to hear about this. There are specific protocols and procedures to assess injuries in children that have the potential to be non accidental however this is designed to protect the child not ruin the family. We are so very sorry.