How long does a Salter-Harris fracture take 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 3 fracture?

Type 3. This fracture occurs when a force hits the growth plate and the rounded part of the bone, but doesn’t involve the bone shaft. The fracture may involve cartilage and enter into the joint. This type usually happens after age 10. About 10 percent of Salter-Harris fractures are type 3.

What is a Salter 3 fracture and what is its consequence?

Salter III (Lower) This is an intra-articular fracture extending from the physis into the epiphysis. If the fracture extends the complete length of the physis, this type of fracture may form two epiphyseal segments. Since the epiphysis is involved, damage to the articular cartilage may occur.

When can I bend my knee after tibial plateau fracture?

Yes, bending the knee can start immediately after tibial plateau fracture if you did not have surgery. If you had surgery then you can start bending the knee to 90 degrees 1 week after surgery. Once the incision is fully healed (10-14 days) you can go past 90 degrees of knee bend.

How long is physical therapy after tibial plateau fracture?

When surgery is required these cases take around 4 months to heal. After this healing period, Physical Therapy most often continues until at 6 months, a patient is typically able to return to a normal life, albeit with certain limitations.

Can a Salter Harris fracture heal on its own?

With proper treatment, most Salter-Harris fractures heal without problems. More severe fractures can have complications, especially when the leg bone near the ankle or thigh bone near the knee are involved. Sometimes bone growth at the injury site may create a bony ridge that needs surgical removal.

What is the prognosis of a type III Salter-Harris fracture?

The prognosis of type III fractures can be poor if the reduction is not correct, resulting in incongruence of the articular surface, as is the case with other intraarticular fractures 1. Salter-Harris fractures are injuries where a fracture of the metaphysis or epiphysis extends through the physis.

What is a Type 4 Salter Harris fracture?

This fracture occurs when a force hits the growth plate, the rounded part of the bone, and the bone shaft. About 10 percent of Salter-Harris fractures are type 4. This can happen at any age, and it may affect bone growth.

What is the pathophysiology of Salter-Harris fracture?

Salter-Harris fractures are unique to children because they involve the growth plate. Cartilage grows from the epiphysis up toward the metaphysis and neovascularization develops from the metaphysis toward the epiphysis.