Staying Out of Trouble Performing Intramedullary Nailing of Forearm Fractures.
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Abstract
Pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures occur commonly and often require reduction with stabilization. Intramedullary flexible nails provide an effective method for stabilizing and maintaining reduction of these fractures. There are a few specific technical pearls that can be implemented to improve efficiency of nail placement and minimize postoperative complications, such as painful hardware and compartment syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes
- Forearm Injuries
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Postoperative Complications
- Radius Fractures
- Ulna Fractures
Anatomy
- radius
- ulna