Flexible Nail Treatment of Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fractures. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Spahn, Kimberly M.; Pring, Maya; Collier, Martin
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic trauma. Volume 36(2022)Supplement 3
• Page Start: S11
• Page End: S12
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: pediatric -- forearm fracture -- elastic nail -- intramedullary nail; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- therapy -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.47044
• DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002400
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0890-5339

Abstract

Summary: Although most pediatric both-bone forearm fractures are treated nonoperatively, some do require surgical fixation. This article and accompanying step-by-step technique video demonstrate intramedullary fixation of a both-bone forearm fractures in a 7-year-old boy.