Common Symptoms Of A Salter-Harris Fracture

Reduced Range Of Motion

Five Salter-Harris fracture classes exist to better define and provide recommendations for treatment guidelines. As a general guideline, a type 5 Salter-Harris fracture is the most severe fracture, and type 1 is the least severe, tending to only occur in very young children. Type 1 has a very good prognosis for proper healing. Type 5 is typically the result of a crushing injury to the epiphyseal plate, with the greatest potential inhibition of future growth. Each of the five Salter-Harris fractures has an impact on the closest joint, with some extending into the joint itself. Extending into the joint can disrupt joint cartilage and increase pain. As a result, a reduced range of motion around the affected joint is a commonly reported symptom. Injuries trigger the body's flight or flight response. This generates swelling and pain thus limiting mobility. Children quickly respond to this by protecting the joint and limiting their movements.

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