Elbow fractures can occur as a result of a trauma, such as a fall while playing sports or even just walking along. Fractures in falls happen most often when people stretch our their arm to catch ...
CHICAGO — Swedish investigators claim the clinical effectiveness of open reduction internal fixation with screws or wires to fix Mason type II radial head fractures remains unsubstantiated, even ...
Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm) ...
Traumatic fracture- This type of fracture is due to trauma like direct blow, fall or road traffic accident. Pathological fracture- Fracture in a weak bone due to underlying diseases like osteoporosis ...
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Types of Bone Fractures: What You Need to Know
Types of Bone Fractures: What You Need to Know: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Bone fractures are common injuries affecting people of all ages, often caused by falls, accidents, or sports. A bone fracture ...
A supracondylar fracture is a type of elbow fracture common in young children. The location and cause of the fracture determine the type. A supracondylar fracture is a fracture in the upper arm just ...
Both below-elbow and above-elbow casts maintain realignment and reduction of distal forearm fractures in children equally well, a randomized study shows. Many surgeons recommend above-elbow casts to ...
Pediatric obesity is currently an epidemic, with the prevalence having quadruped over the last 25 years. Among other complications, obese children who sustain a supracondylar humeral (above the elbow) ...
Antibiotic treatment prior to surgical repair of a pediatric elbow fracture does not reduce the risk for post-operative infection. Antibiotic treatment prior to surgical repair of a pediatric elbow ...
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