@article{ref1,
title="Prevention of re-fractures of both bones of the forearm in children",
journal="Acta orthopaedica Belgica",
year="2016",
author="Kailis, V. and Hariga, H. and Docquier, P-l",
volume="82",
number="4",
pages="872-875",
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. <br><br>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%. <br><br>RESULTS: Re-fracture rate was 0% in the group where a protective brace was worn while it was 20% in the group without brace. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-6462",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}