The risk of refracture and malunion in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study

The risk of refracture and malunion in children treated for diaphyseal forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study

Background and purpose: The optimal treatment modality for pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures is debated. While nonoperative treatment and closed reduction reduces the need for surgery and surgical complications, flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) may reduce refracture and malunion rates. We...

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Main Authors: Hans-Christen Husum, Ole Rahbek, Per Hviid Gundtoft, Hans Christian Bang, Søren Kold, Jan Duedal Rölfing, Ahmed Abood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2025-02-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Subjects:
Fractures
Paediatric orthopaedics
Online Access:https://actaorthop.org/actao/article/view/42851
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