Salter-Harris Type I

Salter-Harris Type I refers to a specific kind of fracture that occurs through the growth plate (also called the growth plate cartilage) in a bone, usually near the ends of long bones like the ankle or wrist. This type of fracture happens when the growth plate is split or torn without breaking the surrounding bone. Because it affects only the growth plate, it often results from a twisting or direct blow and can impact future bone growth if not properly treated. It’s common in children and teens, since their growth plates are still developing.