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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06680-8 |