Children with distal radius fractures face some of the same complications as adults, including malunion, compartment syndrome and acute carpal tunnel syndrome, but these complications are much rarer. What is Distal Radius Fracture? The larger of the two bones of the forearm is known as radius.

Understanding the Context

The end of the arm towards the wrist is called the distal end. When the area of the radius near the wrist ... Fractures of the distal radius are among the most common of musculoskeletal injuries; they occur at a rate of approximately 2 such injuries per 1000 individuals per year. As with most fractures, there ...

Key Insights

A new distal radius fracture fixation technique developed to reduce the malunion rate that often accompanies traditional cast immobilization fixation effectively restored 60% to 80% of wrist arc of ... Sterling Journal-Advocate: The DRUJ (Distal Radius/Ulnar Joint Injury) — A commonly missed orthopedic injury of the wrist The DRUJ (Distal Radius/Ulnar Joint Injury) — A commonly missed orthopedic injury of the wrist Distal radius fractures is the most common fracture in childhood. [1] Most of these fractures are treated conservatively in a plaster and complications are rare. Although these fractures generally are ... CMAJ: Cast versus splint in children with minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius: a randomized controlled trial Background: Minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius are common in children and have excellent outcomes.

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We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether the use of a ... Cast versus splint in children with minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius: a randomized controlled trial