What kind of fracture is growing fracture?

vilma · Newbie Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 2

Hello, guys. I have a problem. My kid fell and got a severe head injury. We took him to the hospital and the doctor said there was a growing fracture. I would like to know what it is and if I should be concerned. I hope someone could help me with this. Thank you in advance.

broderic430 · Newbie Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

Hello. Growing fracture usually occurs to infants and children. It occurs when a simple linear skull fracture is associated with a dural tear. It can lead to a growing fracture or leptomeningeal cyst. This kind of fracture can develop even 6 months after the injury. As a result, there is a brain pulsating against this dural defect. This dural defect is usually larger than bone defect. You should talk to your kid’s doctor about the details. I hope everything will go well. Bye!

What kind of fracture is growing fracture?

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