Abstract:Background: Forearm fractures are one of the most common injuries sustained by children and both bone forearm fractures are estimated around 40% of all pediatric fractures. Pediatric forearm fractures occur in approximately 1 in 100 children per year. Forearm shaft fractures in children are usually treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization and a good functional outcome is obtained, but few patients with gross displacement, angulations, soft tissue swelling due to edema, children nearing skeletal ma… Show more
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