Forearm fractures in children.
A prospective survey of over 1,000 forearm fractures in children is presented. Individual fracture patterns are considered and specific complications and methods of treatment are discussed. Conservative treatment produces satisfactory results in the majority of fractures, provided that it is done with care and the patients are adequately followed up.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012399:Rotation; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*