Salter-Harris Type III

Salter-Harris Type III is a classification for a specific type of growth plate fracture in children. It involves a break that extends through the growth plate and into the adjacent piece of bone called the epiphysis, which is the end part of the bone that develops into bone tissue. This fracture usually occurs in the ankle or wrist and can affect bone growth if not properly treated. Since it crosses the growth plate, precise diagnosis and appropriate management are important to prevent possible future growth problems or deformities.