title: Pediatric upper-extremity fractures.
abstract: Upper-extremity fractures account for more than half of childhood bony injuries. The frequency of injury increases with increasing mobility. The most common mechanism is a fall on an outstretched hand while playing. Optimal management requires knowledge of the normal anatomy and variants unique to pediatric bones. The physician needs to maintain a high level of suspicion for growth plate injuries because if unrecognized, these may result in growth arrest. Although the vast majority of pediatric upper-extremity fractures will heal rapidly with minimal intervention, physicians should be aware of the complications that can arise from these injuries.
authors.forename: Rajan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.forename: Utkarsh
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Fichadia
authors.forename: Earl
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hartwig
authors.forename: Nirupama
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kannikeswaran
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures