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Young toddler presents with left lower leg pain. What is the diagnosis??
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Metaphyseal Corner Fracture.
These are often very subtle findings! This fracture pattern was first seen in association with children with subdural hematomas.
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It occurs due to shearing forces on the growth plate.
Most frequently seen in the distal femur, proximal humerus and tibia.
Can be bilateral.
Similar to bucket handle fracutres