to the axis of the long bone, meaning that the fracture itself is orthogonal to that axis. The word "torus" originates from the Latin word "protuberance."

Signs and symptoms

Torus fractures are low risk and may cause acute pain. As the bone buckles (or crushes), instead of breaking, they are a stable injury as there is no displacement of the bone. This mechanism is analogous to the crumple zones in cars. As with other fractures,

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