Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

3.2K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
3.2K
Flail Chest-II01:26

Flail Chest-II

169
Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
Assessment:
1. Clinical Evaluation:
History:
169
Hand hygiene01:23

Hand hygiene

3.2K
Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms.
Hand washing...
3.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Predictors of Poor Speech Outcomes Following Primary Palatoplasty for Patients with Cleft Palate: Do Social Determinants of Health Impact Velopharyngeal Insufficiency?

Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Quality of Life After Mustardé Otoplasty for Prominent Ears.

Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Immature Neutrophil Programs Associate with Burn Mortality and Extend Across Critical Illnesses.

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association·2026
Same author

Early Experience With Utilizing Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) for Complex Pediatric Wound Reconstruction.

Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Frostbite in Children: A Case Series and Development of a New Iloprost-Driven Protocol: Les engelures chez les enfants : une série de cas et l'élaboration d'un nouveau protocole faisant appel à l'iloprost.

Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Flecainide use before and after the Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial: A systematic review.

Heart rhythm·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture
05:42

Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture

Published on: March 3, 2023

2.5K

Pediatric Hand Fracture Outcomes: How Often Do We Need to Operate?

Sabrina Wei1, Diana Forbes1, Rebecca L Hartley2

  • 1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Plastic Surgery (Oakville, Ont.)
|March 4, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric hand fractures are common emergency visits. Most fractures heal well with non-surgical treatments like immobilization or closed reduction by emergency physicians, suggesting potential for primary care management.

Keywords:
fracturehandoutcomespediatricplasticsurgery

More Related Videos

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents
06:59

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Published on: August 14, 2018

13.4K
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

413

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture
05:42

Orthopedic Robot-Assisted Femoral Neck System in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fracture

Published on: March 3, 2023

2.5K
Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents
06:59

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Published on: August 14, 2018

13.4K
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

413

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pediatric hand fractures are a significant cause of emergency department visits.
  • Understanding their epidemiology and management is crucial for optimizing care and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of pediatric metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
  • To identify opportunities for improved resource utilization in Canadian pediatric hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient records (0-18 years) at a Canadian pediatric hospital.
  • Inclusion criteria: metacarpal or phalangeal fractures between November 2016 and January 2021.

Main Results:

  • 524 fractures in 499 patients; over 60% in boys, peaking at age 11-12.
  • 40% were epiphyseal growth plate fractures (Salter-Harris II most common).
  • 75% managed with immobilization, 23% with closed reduction (82% success by ED physicians); only 2.3% required surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric hand fractures are common and often managed non-surgically.
  • Immobilization or closed reduction by emergency physicians yields good outcomes.
  • Consideration for primary care management of simple fractures to reduce specialist burden.