Also called: Torus Fracture
What Is a Buckle Fracture?
A buckle fracture is a type of broken bone. Force put on one end of a bone can make the side of the bone bulge out, or buckle, without breaking the bone all the way through.
Who Gets Buckle Fractures?
This type of fracture usually happens in children younger than 10–12 years old. That's because their bones are softer and more flexible than adult bones. So the injury makes the bone bend and buckle, rather than break.
