Flexible Nailing of Pediatric Both Bone Forearm Fracture. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Solasz, Sara Jo; Lott, Ariana; Ganta, Abhishek; Konda, Sanjit R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic trauma. Volume 36(2022)Supplement 3
• Page Start: S9
• Page End: S10
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: pediatric forearm fracture -- flexible nailing -- both bone forearm fracture; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- therapy -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.47044
• DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002395
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0890-5339

Abstract

Summary: This is the case of a 12-year-old boy presented with a displaced radial and ulnar shaft fracture. Historically, these fractures were managed conservatively with closed reduction and cast immobilization; however, there has been an increasing trend toward operative fixation. Malalignment is an indication for operative fixation of pediatric both bone forearm fractures. Flexible nailing was performed in this case because of the small incisions, minimal tissue disruption, shorter operative time, and ease of implant removal. Five years postoperatively, the patient's fracture was healed. Patient presented with an excellent clinical outcome including full range of motion and no pain. He had full strength of his arm and no deficits.