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Louise Klingenberg1, Søren Bødtker1, Andreas Balslev-Clausen1

  • 1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Hvidovre Hospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 10, 2023
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Most pediatric distal radius fractures can be treated non-operatively with a cast. Children

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Pediatric trauma

Background:

  • Distal radius fractures are the most common fractures in children.
  • There is no current consensus on optimal treatment protocols.
  • Children possess significant bone remodeling capacity, inversely correlated with age.

Approach:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on managing pediatric distal radius fractures.
  • It emphasizes the role of non-operative management and proper casting techniques.
  • It also addresses surgical options for unstable fractures.

Key Points:

  • The bone's remodeling potential allows for acceptance of some malunion.
  • Most distal radius fractures in children can be effectively treated with a cast using 3-point fixation.

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  • Adequate training in cast application is crucial for successful outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Non-operative management with casting is the primary treatment for most pediatric distal radius fractures.
    • Unstable fractures may require fixation with K-wires.
    • Further emphasis on physician education for casting techniques is recommended.