Citation

Kailis V, Hariga H, Docquier PL. Acta Orthop. Belg. 2016; 82(4): 872-875.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Acta Medica Belgica)

DOI

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PMID

29182132

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to observe if the re-fracture rate after forearm both bones was decreased by protecting the forearm with a preventive brace for 6 months following the fracture and by ceasing all physical activities.

METHODS: We performed a retrospective study in 75 consecutive cases of diaphyseal fracture of both bone of forearms, in 52 boys and 23 girls aged from 6 months to 11 years. It concerned a first episode of fracture in 84% of cases and a re-fracture in 17%.

RESULTS: Re-fracture rate was 0% in the group where a protective brace was worn while it was 20% in the group without brace.

CONCLUSIONS: Both the wearing of a protective brace and absence of sport for 6 months may decrease the re-fracture rate to 0%, if the patient is compliant by wearing it and by ceasing all physical activities.

Language: en