Displaced Tibia Fractures in Adolescents: Closed Reduction and Casting Versus Flexible Intramedullary Nails
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002273
Abstract: Introduction: Although there has been a recent trend towards the operative intervention of pediatric diaphyseal tibial fractures, there is sparse literature that supports this trend. This study compares the outcomes in children between 10 and… read more here.
Keywords: flexible intramedullary; reduction casting; closed reduction; tibia fractures ... See more keywords
Obesity Increases the Risk of Loss of Reduction After Casting for Displaced Pediatric Both Bone Forearm Fractures
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.347
Abstract: Purpose Obesity is known to increase complication rates associated with various medical interventions including cast treatment for pediatric distal radius fractures. We theorize that higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of loss of… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; loss reduction; risk loss; casting displaced ... See more keywords