Distal radius fractures in children aged 5–12 years: a Swedish nationwide register-based study of 25 777 patients

Abstract Background Distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most common type of fracture in children. There is no clear consensus on primary treatment for complete DRFs. Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation has been recommended, to avoid the risk of redislocation. However, recent studies have indicated that...

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Main Authors: Anna Bergkvist, Eva Lundqvist, Evelina Pantzar-Castilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06680-8