Prevention of re-fractures of both bones of the forearm in children
(2016) Acta Orthopaedica Belgica (Bilingual Edition) — Vol. 82, p. 872-875 (2016)
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- Fast and good fracture healing is generally encountered in pediatric traumatology with rare re- fractures .Diaphysis fractures of both bones of the forearm are an exception with 4-26% of re-fractures in the 6 months following the fracture. Diaphyseal fractures of the 2 bones in the forearm in children represent about 5% of fractures and are generally treated by casting. Change in physical activities and sport in children have increased its incidence throughout the years . There is however a high risk of re-fracture on the same location , the first post traumatic year, related to greenstick-type fracture, residual angular deformity, younger ages and shorter periods of casting.The aim of this study was to test if the wearing of a protective brace for 6 months following the fracture could decrease the rate of re-fractures.
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Kailis, V., Hariga, H., & Docquier, P.-L. (2016). Prevention of re-fractures of both bones of the forearm in children. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica (Bilingual Edition), 82, 872-875. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/175924 (Original work published 2016)