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Buckle (torus) fractures are very common injuries in young children, especially in the distal radius. The fracture is one of compression, where the metaphyseal bone impacts on itself, and actually becomes denser. These fractures are inherently stable and do not necessarily require a formal cast, unless severe pain or fracture instability necessitates a cast for four weeks. Instead immobilization with a simple wrist brace or removable splint is often preferable. The mild cortical angular deformity reliably remodels over time and requires no intervention or monitoring. If the fracture is non-tender to palpation at four weeks post-injury, no follow-up radiograph is required, and full activities may be resumed.