Displaced Physeal and Metaphyseal Fractures of Distal Radius in Children. Can Wire Fixation Achieve Better Outcome at Skeletal Maturity than Cast Alone?

INTRODUCTION: Redisplacement following fracture reduction is a known sequela during the casting period in children treated for distal radius fracture. Kirschner wire pinning can be alternatively used to maintain the reduction during fracture healing. This study was conducted to compare the outcomes...

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Main Authors: Syurahbil AH, Munajat I, Mohd EF, Hadizie D, Salim AA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2020-07-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.morthoj.org/2020/v14n2/distal-radius.pdf