Citation

Herman MJ, Marshall ST. Hand Clin. 2006; 22(1): 55-67.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Drexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 3601 A Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA. Martin1.herman@tenethealth.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.hcl.2005.10.003

PMID

16504778

Abstract

This article presents a practical approach to management of displaced radius and ulna fractures in children and adolescents while addressing areas of controversy. Nonsurgical and surgical management are discussed. A technique for intramedullary fixation of the radius and ulna is presented in detail.

Language: en