toddler's fracture


toddler's fracture

a spiral fracture of the tibia seen frequently in children 1-2 years of age.

tod·dler's frac·ture

(tod'lĕrz frak'shŭr) A spiral fracture of the tibia seen frequently in children 1-2 years of age.

toddler's fracture

A fracture of the distal third of the tibia, sustained in a child typically aged 2 to 4. The child may limp or refuse to walk because of pain. The fracture may not be easily seen on plain radiographs. Synonym: childhood accidental spiral tibial fractureSee also: fracture