TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Prevention of re-fractures of both bones of the forearm in children
JO  - Acta orthopaedica Belgica
A1  - Kailis, V.
A1  - Hariga, H.
A1  - Docquier, P-l
SP  - 872
EP  - 875
VL  - 82
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0001-6462
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -