Greenstick Fractures
Life In Motion Clinic Fracture can happen at any age. Even a new born baby can face this blow due to any complications during the birth giving. However, since the bones are soft till the age of ten, often children are diagnosed with greenstick fracture . In such fractures, the bone doesn't break completely, instead it bends and/or cracks. The fracture looks similar to what happens when you try to break a small, "green" branch on a tree and is thud called greenstick fracture. The symptoms of a greenstick fracture depend on the severity of the crack. Mild fractures might be mistaken for sprains or bruises while severe ones can cause deformities if left untreated. The symptoms include: Pain Bruising Tenderness Swelling Deformity (a bending or twistin...