Forearm | Wrist | Hand

Radius & Ulna Shaft Fractures in 4 year old

Principles

• Fractures tend to occur more distal with increasing age
• Up to 13 % associated with elbow injury
• reduction should be in a position which minimizes angulation while maximizing the stability

Specific Fractures

• Midshaft Radius & Ulnar Fractures
• Distal 1/3 Fractures
• Distal Physeal Fracture
• Forearm Fracture Dislocations | Monteggia | Galleazi