title: Closed reduction of fractures of the proximal radius in children.
abstract: We present a method for the reducing a displaced radial head in children, by rotating the forearm while pressing over the displaced fragment. This has been successful in a series of 10 cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Jezreel Valley Hospital, Afula, Israel.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kaufman
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Rinott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tanzman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*