Type I: Through physis only (slip) — good prognosis; often in younger children. Type II: Through physis and metaphysis (Thurston–Holland fragment) — most common; good prognosis. Type III: Through physis and epiphysis into joint — needs anatomic reduction (articular). Type IV: Through metaphysis, physis, and epiphysis — high risk of growth arrest; ORIF often required. Type V: Crush injury to physis — rare, poor prognosis; often diagnosed retrospectively by growth arrest. Extended: Rang VI–IX (periosteal injury, perichondrial ring, etc.) are occasionally referenced for completeness.
What is the primary characteristic of a Salter-Harris Type I fracture?
Which Salter-Harris fracture type is most commonly associated with a Thurston-Holland fragment?
Which type of Salter-Harris fracture requires anatomic reduction due to intra-articular involvement?
What is the main risk associated with a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture?
Which Salter-Harris fracture type is characterized by a crush injury to the physis?
Which of the following types of Salter-Harris fractures has the best prognosis?
In a Salter-Harris Type II fracture, what remains attached to the epiphysis?
What is a key indicator of a Salter-Harris Type I fracture on an X-ray?
What is the treatment principle for a displaced Salter-Harris Type I fracture?
Which Salter-Harris classification type has the highest risk of growth disturbance?
