Classification of physeal injuriesSalter-HarrisI - Through the physis but not through the epiphysis or metaphysis II - Through the physis and the metaphysis (commonest) III - Through the physis and the epiphysis IV - Oblique fracture across the metaphysis, physis, and epiphysis V - Vertical compression to the physis. ReferencesSalter RB, Harris WR: Injuries involving the epiphyseal plate. J Bone and Joint Surg 1963, 45:587–622 Last updated 11/09/2015 |