SALTER HARRIS PHYSEAL INJURY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Type Population Features I Younger ChildrenSeparation through the physisIIOlder Children (75%) Fracture through a portion of the physis that extends through the metaphysesIIIOlder Children (75%)Fracture line goes below the physis through the epiphysis, and into the jointIV Fracture Line through the metaphysis, physis and epiphysis Compression fracture of the growth plate S Straight through A Above L Lower T Through R Crush SALTER HARRIS PHYSEAL INJURY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM http://www.jaaos.org/content/10/5/345/F1.large.jpg