Journal article
The Community Orthopaedic Surgeon Taking Trauma Call: Pediatric Forearm Shaft Fracture Pearls and Pitfalls
Journal of orthopaedic trauma, v 31 Suppl 6(6), pp S6-S10
Nov 2017
PMID: 29053498
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Abstract
Pediatric forearm shaft fractures are the third most common fracture in children, and the forearm is the third most mobile joint in the body (with a nearly 180 degree arc of motion). The goals of treatment are aimed squarely at achieving satisfactory anatomic alignment (within defined parameters) as the consequences of malunion can be permanent forearm stiffness and deformity. Nonoperative treatment approaches still dominate care of the youngest age groups while surgical intervention has become increasingly common in older children. This article will offer evidence and experience-based tips intended to benefit the community orthopedic surgeon caring for children during the course of their on-call duties.
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- Title
- The Community Orthopaedic Surgeon Taking Trauma Call: Pediatric Forearm Shaft Fracture Pearls and Pitfalls
- Creators
- Martin J HermanMatthew SimonCharles T Mehlman
- Publication Details
- Journal of orthopaedic trauma, v 31 Suppl 6(6), pp S6-S10
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000431299600003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85050439023
- Other Identifier
- 991019169793004721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Orthopedics
- Sport Sciences