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Torus ‘Buckle’ Fracture.

Your child has suffered a ‘Torus’ or ‘Buckle’ fracture (break) of their wrist. They have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid their recovery

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Discharge Advice Following Attendance with Torus ‘Buckle’ Fracture

Your child has suffered a ‘Torus’ or ‘Buckle’ fracture (break) of their wrist

This is the most common type of fracture in young children

Young bone is still soft and very flexible. For this reason, instead of breaking all the way through, the bone has a small crack or kink on one side only

This type of fracture heals well in a splint rather than a plaster cast

Most of these injuries heal well if the splint is worn for 3 weeks

It is important to give your child appropriate doses of paracetamol or ibuprofen to help with the pain as it will still be sore for a short period even after the application of the splint

The splint can be removed for bathing/ showering without risk to the fracture

If after 3 weeks the wrist remains sore and stiff, the splint can be reapplied for comfort. Do this for short periods only as it is best to try to start gently using the arm as normally as possible from now on. Use a simple painkiller such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if required

However, if after 3 weeks the wrist still seems very sore, swollen, or the child is not willing to use it contact the Fracture Clinic to arrange a follow-up appointment

If the child removes the splint before the 3 weeks and appears to be comfortable and can use the arm freely then there is no reason to force them to wear the splint for the full 3 weeks

It is best to avoid sports and rough and tumble play when wearing the splint and for the week or two after its removal

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Should you have any worries or concerns following discharge from hospital, please contact us on the number below:

Fracture Clinic: 01772 522 002
(8:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday)

If you have any concerns outside of the above hours please visit the Emergency Department.

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