TOTBİD Dergisi

TOTBİD Dergisi

2019, Cilt 18, Sayı, 4     (Sayfalar: 375-386)

Pediatric forearm fractures

Cemil Yıldız 1, Yusuf Erdem 2

1 SBÜ Gülhane Tıp Fakültesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara
2 SB Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ankara

DOI: 10.14292/totbid.dergisi.2019.49
Görüntüleme: 809
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Pediatric forearm fractures comprise the majority of childhood fractures. The elasticity of the child bones and the potential for remodeling after fracture make it possible to treat the fracture with conservative methods. The mechanism, shape and localization of the forearm fracture directs the treatment. Distal fractures are most commonly amenable to closed treatment methods. But in contrast, there is a low threshold for surgical stabilization in shaft fractures. Flexible intramedullary fixation method in surgical treatment is a preferred method compared to other surgical options with its advantages such as being less invasive and providing rigid fixation. It is important to ensure proper physical therapy after conservative and/or surgical treatment. Overall, with the reality of the ongoing growth process of childrens` bones, excellent outcomes can be expected if care is taken during the treatment and follow-up of these fractures appropriately to avoid a functional restriction in the future.

Anahtar Kelimeler : pediatrics; orthopaedics; forearm; fracture; remodelling; casting; flexible intramedullar nailing