Forearm fractures in children and adolescents: a practical approach.
This article presents a practical approach to management of displaced radius and ulna fractures in children and adolescents while addressing areas of controversy. Nonsurgical and surgical management are discussed. A technique for intramedullary fixation of the radius and ulna is presented in detail.
Herman
Martin J
MJ
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Drexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 3601 A Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA. Martin1.herman@tenethealth.com
Marshall
Silas T
ST
D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011884:Radius / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014457:Ulna / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*