Most surgeons still prefer to reduce overriding distal radius fractures in children

Background and purpose — Traditionally, overriding distal radius fractures in children have been reduced and immobilized with a cast or treated with percutaneous pin fixation. There is recent evidence that these fractures heal well if immobilized in the bayonet position without reduction. We evaluat...

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Main Authors: Topi Laaksonen, Jani Puhakka, Jussi Kosola, Antti Stenroos, Matti Ahonen, Yrjänä Nietosvaara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2021-03-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1854502