Distal radius-ulna fractures in children

Fractures involving the distal radius and ulna are commonly seen in children and adolescents. Management of these injuries in pediatric patients should include assessment of the neurovascular status of the extremity, associated soft-tissue injury, and, most importantly, possible involvement of the p...

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 46; no. 2; p. 235
Main Authors Pannu, Gurpal S, Herman, Marty
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2015
Subjects
Athletic Injuries - complications
Casts, Surgical
Child
Fracture Fixation - methods
Global Health
Humans
Incidence
Radius Fractures - epidemiology
Radius Fractures - etiology
Radius Fractures - therapy
Treatment Outcome
Ulna Fractures - epidemiology
Ulna Fractures - etiology
Ulna Fractures - therapy
Growth arrest
Arm splint
Compartment syndrome
Displaced fracture
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Summary:Fractures involving the distal radius and ulna are commonly seen in children and adolescents. Management of these injuries in pediatric patients should include assessment of the neurovascular status of the extremity, associated soft-tissue injury, and, most importantly, possible involvement of the physes of the radius and ulna. Treatment of these injuries may vary from simple casting and radiographic follow-up to urgent reduction and surgical fixation. Regardless of the initial treatment plan, the treating surgeon must remain aware of the potential for both early and late complications that may affect outcomes.
ISSN:1558-1373
DOI:10.1016/j.ocl.2014.11.003