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Pediatric hand fractures: a review.

R C Mahabir¹, A R Kazemi, W G Cannon

¹University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Pediatric Emergency Care

|July 5, 2001

Summary

Pediatric hand fractures are most common in 12-year-olds, often caused by sports, with the fifth metacarpal frequently affected. Most fractures heal well, but understanding causes can help prevent future injuries.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Orthopedics
Traumatology
Epidemiology

Background:

Hand fractures are common injuries in children.
Understanding their incidence and causes is crucial for prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the incidence, causes, and characteristics of hand fractures in pediatric patients.
To inform strategies for reducing the occurrence of these injuries.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart review of 232 pediatric patients (242 fractures) under 16.
Data collected included age, gender, injury location, mechanism, and fracture specifics.
Exclusion of radiographs with unclear details or incomplete records.

Main Results:

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Incidence peaked at age 12, with sports as the most common cause.

The fifth metacarpal was the most frequently fractured bone.

Salter-Harris type II fractures were the most common epiphyseal type, and most fractures healed within 2-3 weeks.

Conclusions:

Pediatric hand fractures, while common, generally have excellent outcomes.
Epidemiological data is vital for developing effective injury prevention strategies.
Further research can guide measures to decrease the incidence of pediatric hand fractures.