salter harris radiology

15 dec. 2025 — The Salter-Harris classification was proposed by Salter and Harris in 1963 1 and is the most widely used (c. 2025) system for describing ...

The Salter-Harris 1 (SH 1) fracture extends through the growth plate, leaving the resting and dividing cell layers attached to the epiphysis.

Salter-Harris IV Fracture. White arrow points to fracture of the epiphysis and yellow arrow to a fracture of the distal tibial metaphysis.

15 dec. 2025 — Salter-Harris type I fractures describe a fracture that is completely contained within the physis. There is no associated bone fragment.

14 feb. 2016 — Salter-Harris fractures are fractures of the growth plate and are therefore seen only in the pediatric population, prior to growth plate closure.

Salter-Harris fracture (Growth plate fracture) radiology discussion including radiology cases.

Classification, Description, Notes. Type 1, Through the physis, May be occult if nondisplaced. Type 2, Through physis and metaphysis, Most common.

'Salter-Harris' injuries involve the growth plate of the unfused skeleton · Here the epiphysis of the distal radius is markedly displaced dorsally ...