Kids bend, they don't snap.
Bends that stay bent without cortex breaking is called plastic deformation.
These still get splinted and do great, but still need reduction if >20⁰ bent.
When one side breaks and the other (near) side bends, that's a greenstick.
Periosteum torn on only one side, splint/reduce, maybe under sedation.
Torus/buckle is axial load, both cortices bent, typically no cast, removeable splint, may not need ortho F/U! #EMConf
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