33-E/3.1 Epiphyseal, Salter-Harris III, simple

Simple fractures of the distal femur with an epiphyseal fragment (Salter-Harris III) are classified as 33-E/3.1.

Fractures of this type are rare.

$Simple epiphyseal fracture (Salter-Harris III) of the distal femur$

X-ray of a 16-year-old boy, after motor cycle accident; primary assessment showing knee contusion/twisting injury/effusion

$X-ray of a simple epiphyseal fracture (Salter-Harris III) of the distal femur$

Axial and coronal MRI views showing a Salter-Harris III epiphyseal fracture

$MRI of a simple epiphyseal fracture (Salter-Harris III) of the distal femur$

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