Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Loss of Reduction in Children with Distal Radius Fractures Treated Conservatively?

Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Loss of Reduction in Children with Distal Radius Fractures Treated Conservatively?

Background: Obesity in children is a clinical and social burden. The distal radius (DR) is the most common site of fractures in childhood and conservative treatment is widely used. Loss of reduction (LOR) is the major casting complication. The aim of this study is to evaluate obesity as a risk facto...

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Main Authors: Andrea Vescio, Gianluca Testa, Marco Sapienza, Alessia Caldaci, Marco Montemagno, Antonio Andreacchio, Federico Canavese, Vito Pavone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
childhood obesity
distal radius fracture
secondary displacement
loss of reduction
conservative treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/425

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