Pediatric Hand Fractures - 07/11/13
, Kevin C. Chung, MD, MSRiassunto |
Pediatric hand fractures are common childhood injuries. Identification of the fractures in the emergency room setting can be challenging owing to the physes and incomplete ossification of the carpus that are not revealed in the radiographs. Most simple fractures can be treated with appropriate immobilization through buddy taping, finger splints, or casting. If correctly diagnosed, reduced, and immobilized, these fractures usually result in excellent clinical outcomes.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Pediatric hand fractures, Physeal injuries of the hand, Radiographs, Malunion
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| Supported in part by grants from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and National Institute on Aging (R01 AR062066), the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2R01 AR047328-06), and a Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24 AR053120) (to Dr Kevin C. Chung). |
Vol 29 - N° 4
P. 569-578 - novembre 2013 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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