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SynthesisEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2015

Forearm diaphyseal fractures in the adolescent population: treatment and management.

Jeremy Truntzer, Matthew L Vopat, Patrick M Kane, Melissa A Christino, Julia Katarincic, Bryan G Vopat

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Synthesis in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Mechanical comparison of different plate-and-screw configurations for repairing forearm diaphysis fractures: a systematic review.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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  8. Forearm Plate Fixation: Should Plates Be Removed?The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Jeremy TruntzerDepartment of Orthopaedics, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI, 02903, USA, Jeremy_Truntzer@brown.edu.
Matthew L Vopat
Patrick M Kane
Melissa A Christino
Julia Katarincic
Bryan G Vopat
Brown University · USRhode Island Hospital · USUniversity of Kansas Medical Center · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPediatric both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures are commonly treated in a variety of clinical settings. Most often, closed reduction followed by immobilization leads to satisfactory results. However, in the adolescent population (10-16 years of age), forearm fractures are more challenging due to less remodeling potential. The purpose of this review was to provide an overview of the anatomy, biomechanics, and treatment options relevant to adolescent patients.

methodsA systematic review of peer-reviewed publications and abstracts related to the treatment for pediatric both-bone diaphyseal forearm fractures in adolescents was carried out.

resultsForearm fractures in the pediatric population are most common following indirect blows to the forearm. When treating these fractures using closed reduction, it is important to recognize the muscular attachments of the forearm. In roughly 70-90% of cases, closed reduction leads to adequate alignment. In all cases, return to function is the primary goal; however, exact alignment parameters remain controversial. In the adolescent population, surgical treatment has risen substantially in the last few decades. Intramedullary nailing and open reduction using plate fixation are the two most common operative techniques. Unfortunately, recent results have shown that nonunion, malunion, and overall complication rates are higher in older pediatric patients. Moreover, no consensus exists regarding one technique over another.

conclusionsBoth-bone diaphyseal fractures in the adolescent population present unique challenges regarding optimal treatment, especially when considering surgical intervention. Further research is necessary to better understand indications for specific surgical treatment.

Indexed as

Fracture Fixation, IntramedullaryAdolescentBiomechanical PhenomenaBone NailsBone PlatesDiaphysesForearmHumansRadius FracturesUlna Fractures

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PMID24903514
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