"ME" or "SALTeR" mnmonic may be helpful.
SH1 - Separated
SH2 - Above epiphysis
SH3 - Below epiphysis
SH4 - Through epiphysis
SH4 - Rammed together
Paediatric fractures- Salter Harris classification
Content by Dr Íomhar O' Sullivan 05/02/04. Reviewed by Dr ÍOS 09/01/2007. Last review Dr ÍOS 31/08/22.